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Soups & Chilis


White Bean Chili

Use any white bean for this recipe — lima, Great Northern, or navy. Makes 6 main dish servings Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray 1 1/2 cups chopped onions 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon finely chopped gingerroot 1/2 to 1 jalapeqo chili, finely chopped 4 ounces mushrooms, cut into fourths 1 tablespoon flour 1 pound boneless,...

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Tortilla & Rice Soup

Lime juice gives this soup a zesty kick. Serve with extra tortilla chips and sour cream for a garnish. Ingredients Vegetable cooking spray, as needed 1/3 cup green onions, sliced 4 cups chicken broth 2 cups cooked rice 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained, or 1 3/4 cups cooked dry-packaged cannelloni beans 1 10.5-ounce can...

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Senate Bean Soup

This classic soup, born from the halls and cafeteria of the US Senate, is a hearty addition to any home kitchen. Makes 3 quarts, about 10 servings Ingredients 1 pound (2 cups) dry navy beans 1 meaty ham bone or 1-1/2 pounds ham hocks 1 cup chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 cup chopped...

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Rough Rider Chili

This recipe was created David Prosser of Fargo, North Dakota. Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 cup chopped onion 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup chopped green bell pepper 3 cloves garlic, sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 pounds ground beef Chili Spice Mixture (recipe follows) 2 15-ounce cans, rinsed and drained, or 3 1/2 cups...

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Minestrone

This bounty of vegetables in a soup pot is ready in 30 minutes or less, depending on whether you use fresh, frozen or canned vegetables. Serve with a crusty whole grain bread and grated cheese. Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained, or 1 3/4 cups cooked dry-packaged dark or light red...

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Dave’s Chili

This recipe was created by the Grand Prize Chili Recipe Winner: Dave Kaiser of Edina, Minnesota. Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 pound hot Italian sausage, casings removed 1/2 pound ground beef 1/2 pound ground pork 8 sweet cherry peppers, seeded, chopped 2 jalapeqo chiles, seeded, chopped 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes in juice, undrained...

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Cajun Bean, Corn & Shrimp Bisque

This low-fat soup gets its creamy texture from cream style corn rather than cream. Makes 4 servings (about 1 2/3 cups each) Ingredients 1/2 cup chopped onion 3/4 to 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon dried marjoram leaves 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 2 tablespoons flour 3...

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Butternut Squash & Cannelloni Bean Soup with Bacon

If you are rushed for time, use frozen butternut squash (thawed) for this recipe. Omit the bacon and use vegetable stock if you prefer a vegetarian version. Makes 4 servings Ingredients 2 thick bacon slices, chopped 1 1/2 cups chopped onion 6 garlic cloves, minced 6 cups chicken broth 4 cups peeled and cubed butternut...

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Black Bean Soup

Madeira wine gives this soup a rich, warm taste. If you don’t want to purchase an entire bottle of wine for this recipe, look for miniature airline bottles at the liquor store. Sherry can be substituted for the Madeira. Makes 12 servings Ingredients 1 pound (2 cups) dry-packaged black beans, soaked 1/4 cup butter 2...

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