Beef Barley Soup

Adapted from a recipe we found on allrecipes.com, this is on the menu this week.
2 pounds boneless lean beef, cubed
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt
pepper
garlic powder
2 (10.5-ounce) cans beef consomme
4 cups beef broth
3 cups water
4 stalks celery, chopped
6 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 yellow onion, chopped
1 cup barley (I use quick-cooking)
1 teaspoon dried thyme

1.
In a skillet over medium [...]

Taco Soup

I like soups. I like simple, easy-to-make soups even better. I like simple, easy-to-make, delicious soups best. This one makes enough for a crowd.
2 – 32oz cans chopped tomato
2 – 16 oz cans black beans
2 – 16oz cans corn
1 – 14oz can green chilies
1-2 cans black olives
1 lb ground beef, browned & drained (then [...]

Bec’s Potato Chowder

I’ve grown fond of creating my own soups. The first one of the winter didn’t turn out so well, but today’s was delish. Here’s what I did… 
1) Into the crockpot, pour approximately 2 cups of chicken broth and 1-2 cups of water. Add desired amounts of chopped carrots and onions. Add chunks of turkey leftover [...]

White Chili

One of my favorite things about fall is the return to fall foods like chilis and soups. Mmmm. So without further ado, I present Lynn Locklear and Taylor Gage’s fabulous White Chili recipe from the Zion Cookbook.
4 C cooked and diced chicken
5 – 1lb cans white northern beans
5 C chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lg [...]

Chicken Curry

This recipe comes from our friend Andy. I think that after every time he came to visit Charity while they were dating we promptly e-mailed him to ask for the recipe for whatever wonderful creation he had cooked up for us.
4 chicken breast cooked and cubed.
1 can cream of chicken
1 can cream of mushroom
½ to [...]

Slow Cooker Chicken Taco Soup

Taken from All Recipes.com, this recipe perfectly fit the bill for a community dinner on a chilly fall night. I made a few alterations based on reviewers’ advice (used less than 12oz beer and added chicken bouillon cubes to the mix). I might consider adding more beans next time as well.
**This recipe is dedicated to [...]