Pizza Soup

1 1/4 C. Fresh Mushrooms
1/2 lb. Italian Sausage
1 tsp. Oil
Saute together and drain once sausage is thoroughly cooked. Place in bottom of crock pot.

2 C. Water
1 C. Pasta Sauce
1 C. Tomatoes, diced
1 C. Pepperoni, sliced in 1/2
Add ingredients to crock pot and allow to cook 3-4 hours.

1/4 C. Parmesan Cheese
1 C. Mozzarella Cheese
Add to soup giving the cheese just enough time to melt before serving.

Serving Idea: Try laying out other favorite pizza toppings like black olives, chopped onion, chopped green pepper, or crushed red pepper flakes and let your family and guests build their own favorite pizza soup.

Salmon Chowder with Yukon gold Potatoes

2 tsp. Olive Oil
2 Leeks (white part), chopped
2 clv Garlic, minced
1 tsp. Tarragon, dried
2 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes, peeled & cubed
4 C. Chicken Broth
1 1/2 C. Salmon, broken into pieces
12 ounces Evaporated Milk
Salt and Pepper

heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the leaks and garlic and cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tarragon and cook 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the potatoes and brother and bring to a simmer. Partially cover the pan and simmer until the potatoes are fork-tender, 8-10 minutes. Stir in the salmon and milk and simmer 2 minutes to heat through. Remove from the heat, season to taste.

Clam Chowder

2 6.5 oz. Clams
1 med Onion, chopped
1 C. Celery, chopped
3 med. Potatoes, cut small cubes
1 qrt. Half & Half
¾ C. Butter
1 C. Flour
2 Tbl. Balsamic vinegar
Salt and Pepper to taste

In 5 quart pot put onions, celery, and potatoes. Pour juice from clams over vegetables. Cover just over top of vegetables with water. Cook until vegetables are tender. In large sauce pan melt butter and add flour to make roux. Add half & half to roux, stir until thickened. Pour over
vegetables (do not drain water off vegetables).

Mix well adding vinegar, clams, salt, and pepper to taste. Stir while heating.

Tailgate Party - Tortellini Soup

1 lb. Italian Sausage, casings removed
1 large Onion, chopped
2 Carrots, peeled and chopped
4 C. Beef Broth or Chicken Broth
1/2 tsp. dried Italian Herb Seasoning
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Pepper
8 oz. Tomato Sauce
19 oz. Tomatoes in juice, chopped but reserve juice
2 C. Mushrooms, sliced
10 oz. Cheese Filled Tortellini
1 Zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1/4 C. Parsley, chopped fresh
2 Tbl. Parmesan Cheese

In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook sausage 8-10 minutes, or until browned, stirring to break up meat. With a slotted spoon, transfer to slow cooker. Add onion, carrots, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, tomato sauce, tomatoes, and mushrooms to slow cooker.

Cover and cook on high 3-4 hours or on low 6-10 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain.

Add zucchini, parsley and tortellini to slow cooker and cook on high 15-20 minutes, or until zucchini is tender. Spoon into individual bowls and top with Parmesan.

Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

4 Chicken Breasts
Salt
Pepper
Celery Salt
2 cans Chicken Broth
3 pkgs. Chicken Gravy Mix
6 unpeeled Potatoes, sliced
1 Onion, sliced
1 bag Baby Carrots
1 bag Country Pasta Wide Egg Noodles

Place chicken in a large stock pot and add enough water to cover. Season water with salt, pepper and celery salt. Boil until chicken is cooked. Remove chicken, dice it, and set it aside. Add chicken broth and gravy mix to the chicken water. Add potatoes, onions, carrots, and cook until carrots are tender. Add noodles and cook until noodles are tender. Add chicken back into the pot and heat until warm. Serve with bread bowls, biscuits, or bread sticks!

Cheddar Chicken Soup

1 lb. Chicken, diced
1 C. Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
4 1/2 C. Chicken Broth
1 3/4 C. Potatoes, diced
2 1/4 C. Corn, frozen
1/2 C. Flour
2 C. Milk
3/4 C. Cheddar Cheese (medium or sharp)
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Saute the chicken, onion, and garlic for 5 minutes. Add the broth and the potatoes then simmer for 20 minutes. Add the corn and continue to cook for 3 minutes.

Combine the flour and the milk then add that to the pot and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the cheese and season to taste.

Easy Chili

2 lbs. Lean Hamburger
2 30 oz. can Chili Beans
1 15 oz. can Zesty Chili Beans
1 15 oz. can Black Beans
1 15 oz. can Small Red Beans
1 16 oz. bag Frozen Corn
1 16 oz. bottle Mild Salsa (for more spice use medium)
1 medium Onion, chopped

Brown hamburger with chopped onion. Salt and pepper meat. Add all ingredients together in a 5 quart pot. Heat, adjust seasoning, and serve with cheese or sour cream.