Chicken Tortilla Soup- Emily

2 Chicken breast cooked and shredded
1 can chicken broth
1 can corn
1 can stewed tomatoes
1 can black beans
1 cup sour cream

Combined all ingredients in soup pot. Season with seasoned salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and chili powder to taste. Heat through until desired temp is reached. Top with cheese and tortilla strips. (I cut up two tortillas in thin strips and put on a baking sheet. Broil in oven until crispy.)

Baked Potato Soup- Stef

This is for you Jessica!! PS I miss your FACE!

3 Tbs butter
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 C flour
4 1/2 C milk
1 14oz can chicken broth
4 medium baking potatoes baked*
2 C grated cheddar cheese, divided
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 1/2 C sour cream, divided
1/2 C chopped green onions, divided
1 package bacon cooked and crumbled, divided


Melt butter in pot over medium heat. Add garlic and saute for 30-60 seconds Add flour to pan. Slowly add milk a little at a time while whisking constantly to eliminate lumps. Whisk until smooth and then add chicken broth. Bring soup just to a simmer and heat until thickened, stirring often, about 5 minutes.

Once soup is thickened, turn heat down to medium-low. Cut potatoes in half length-wise and use a spoon to scoop out potato into pot. Mash potatoes, breaking up large clumps. Add 1 1/2 C grated cheese and salt and pepper and stir until cheese is melted. Remove pan from heat and stir in 3/4 C sour cream, 1/4 C green onions, and 4 strips of the crumbled bacon. Add additional salt and pepper to taste. Use remaining sour cream, onions, cheese, and bacon on top. I like to have this soup in a bread bowl, and it makes awesome leftovers. Its even better the second time around!

Chunky Bacon and Potato Soup-Amy

3 slices bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 small leek, white part only, diced (I use onion. I'm not fancy enough to use leeks. Haha. I figure 1/4 cup chopped onion is close to one leek. You can use as much or little as you want, though.)
1 (20 ounce) package Bob Evans® Home Fries Diced Potatoes (I just use my own fresh, diced potatoes.)
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 teaspoon parsley flakes

1. In large saucepan over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside. In bacon drippings, saute leeks until softened, about 3 minutes.
2. Add potatoes and chicken broth. Cover and bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Lightly mash with a potato masher. Add milk, corn, parsley and reserved bacon. Heat until hot, about 5 minutes. Refrigerate leftovers.

Hamburger Stew-Amy

This soup is just a little bit spicy! Jordan and I like it that way, but I don't think most people would. For first time makers, I would add less taco seasoning than it calls for at first and add more later if you want it. Very good and very simple!

1 pound ground beef
1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (10.75 ounce) condensed tomato soup
3 3/4 cup water
1 cup chopped onion (can add less)
4 carrots, chopped (as many as looks good)
3 potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can pork n' beans

In a large pot, brown ground beef and drain off fat. Add remaining ingredients and simmer on low for about 30 minutes (or until veggies are tender), adding more water if needed. Serve!

Taco Soup-Emily

Ok, this is really fast and easy. It is also Jesse's favorite so, we have it all the time in the fall and winter. Plus, you only use one pot so cleanup is just as fast and easy!!!

1 pound hamburger
1 can corn
1 can black beans
1 can chili beans (Not Chili)
2- 8 oz. cans tomato sauce
Seasonings: onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt, and cumin
1 package taco seasoning
shredded cheese
tortilla chips

In a soup pot season hamburger with onion powder, garlic powder, seasoned salt and cumin to taste and brown it. (Literally, you don't need to measure just add until it tastes good to you.) Once meat is browned, drain off excess fat if you want (I use a very lean burger so I don't drain mine). Next add all of your cans to you browned meat. Don't drain the liquid just throw it all in. Season soup by adding one package of taco seasoning. Stir and heat until desired temp. Place in serving bowls and top with shredded cheese and crumbled tortilla chips. I sometimes put a spoonful of sour cream and salsa in my bowl as well. Enjoy!!!

* You can also blend up the corn and beans to hid them from your children that won't eat them if they know they are in there, or if you have picky husbands that don't like the texture of the beans. It will taste the exact same just a little thicker.