Soups and Stews 3

Welcome to the third list of soups, stews, and chowders... enjoy! If you'd like to see all the soups, stews and chowders in this series please check out the soup index, here.

Shrimp and Corn Chowder
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
2 potatoes, diced
4 cups chicken or seafood broth
1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup cream or milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish: Green onions

To make: melt your butter/margarine in a pot on the stove. Once it’s melted, toss in your onion and garlic; saute them until they become soft. Add the corn, potatoes, and broth; simmer until potatoes are tender. Add the shrimp and cook until the shrimp are pink. Stir in cream, season with salt and pepper. And finally garnish with green onions.

Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2-14.5oz cans of crushed tomatoes
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup cream or milk
¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste

To make: saute your onion and garlic in heated oil on the stovetop until soft. Add the tomatoes and broth; simmer this for 15 minutes. Now blend this until smooth using an immersion blender. Stir in your cream and basil before finally seasoning with salt and pepper.

Brooke’s Nacho Chicken Soup by Southern Frugal Momma
½ rotisserie chicken, meat and skin removed from the bones then shredded or equivalent of non-rotisserie chicken, cooked
1 can petite diced tomatoes
½ medium onion, finely diced
1 cup heavy whipping cream
4oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
4oz shredded white cheddar cheese
32oz. chicken broth
1 packet taco seasoning
1-2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
Optional for Serving: additional cheese and a sprinkling of tortilla strips salad topper
Optional for Serving: can also add a dollop of sour cream

To make: add oil or butter to a pot and add your onion. When the onion is about halfway cooked (2-4 minutes) add taco seasoning to your pot. Stir it for a few minutes. When the onions are tender add your tomatoes and your chicken to the pot and stir well. Then add your cream and broth to your pot. Bring it to a steady simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and stir until the cheese has melted.

Note: You do not have to use sharp cheddar or white cheddar cheese, you can use any cheese you have on hand if desired.

Cabbage Soup
1 small head green cabbage, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1-14oz can of diced tomatoes
6 cups vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil

To make: heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add your onion, carrots, and celery; saute for 5 minutes before adding the garlic and cooking for an additional minute. Stir in the cabbage and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring all this to a boil, then reduce your heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until all the vegetables are tender.

Broccoli Cheddar Soup
1 lb broccoli florets
1 medium onion, chopped
2 carrots, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup milk or half-and-half
3 tablespoon butter or margarine
3 tablespoons flour
Salt and pepper to taste

To make: melt butter/margarine in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and carrots; saute them until soft, about 5 minutes. Add your garlic and cook for another minute before sprinkling the flour over the vegetables and stir well. Cook this for 2 minutes and then gradually add the broth, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Add the broccoli florets and simmer for 15–20 minutes or until the broccoli is tender. Use an immersion blender to partially puree the soup (leave some chunks for texture.) Stir in the milk and cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper. If you want you can top your soup with extra cheese.

💗 Jo