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Creamy Italian White Bean Soup

1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 onion chopped 1 stalk of celery, chopped 1 clove of garlic, minced 2 (16 ounce) cans white kidney beans, rinsed and drained  1 (14 oz)  can chicken broth 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme 2 cups of water 1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed and thinly sliced 1 tablespoon lemon juice In a large saucepan, heat oil. Cook onion and celery in oil for 5 to 8…

Slow Cooker Vegetarian Minstrone

6 cups vegetable broth 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained 1 large onion, chopped 2 ribs celery, diced 2 large carrots, diced 1 cup green beans 1 small zucchini 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 cup elbow macaroni 4 cups chopped fresh spinac 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, or more…

Pasta Fazool

1 tablespoon olive oil 12 ounces sweet bulk Italian sausage  1 stalk celery, diced  1/2 yellow onion, chopped  3/4 cup dry elbow macaroni  1/4 cup tomato paste  3 cups chicken broth, or more as needed, divided alt and pepper to taste 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano  3 cups chopped Swiss chard  1 (15 ounce) can cannellini (white kidney) beans, drained  1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, plus additional for serving, or to taste…

Crockpot Chicken Chili

1 (16 ounce) jar green salsa (salsa verde) 1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers 2 (15 ounce) cans white beans, drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 1 (14 ounce) can corn, drained 1 onion, chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin salt and ground black pepper to taste 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts Mix green salsa, diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, white beans, chicken broth, corn, onion, oregano, cumin, salt, and black…

Spicy Lime Avocado Soup

2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 large white onion, chopped, divided 3 limes, juiced 1 cup chopped cilantro, divided 2 jalapeno peppers, halved and thinly sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups water 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon powder 3 large firm-ripe avocados, cut into chunks 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco, or to taste Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add chicken; boil until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at…

Slow Cooker Zucchini Soup

1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian sausage  2 cups 1/2-inch pieces celery  2 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices  2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes 2 green bell peppers, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon white sugar 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning 1 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage in the…

Ham Bone Soup

3 quarts water 1 ham bone 5 potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 4 cups chopped cabbage 2 large stalks celery, chopped 5 green onions, chopped, or more to taste 1/2 cup water 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup light whipping cream Bring 3 quarts water and ham bone to a boil in a large stock pot. Boil until meat from the bone comes off easily, about 1 hour. Remove bone from broth. Allow bone to cool enough to touch; remove…

French Spring Soup

1/4 cup butter 1 pound leeks, chopped 1 onion, chopped 2 quarts water 3 large potatoes, chopped 2 large carrots, chopped 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces 1/3 cup uncooked long-grain white rice 4 teaspoons salt 1/2 pound fresh spinach 1 cup heavy cream Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the leeks and onion, and cook until tender. Pour water into the pot. Mix in potatoes, carrots, asparagus, and…

Winter Solstice Soup

2 tablespoons margarine 2 onions, chopped 2 carrots, shredded 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed 3 cups water 1 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon dried parsley 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 2 cups milk salt and pepper to taste In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter or margarine and saute the onions for 5 to 10 minutes, or until tender. Add the carrots, potatoes, water, salt, parsley, thyme and bay leaf. Reduce heat to low and simmer…

Dill Pickle Soup

2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 7 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice 2 tablespoons white sugar 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons minced garlic 4 teaspoons onion salt 1 teaspoon dill weed 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/2 teaspoon white pepper 2 bay leaves 2 cups warm milk Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Whisk in flour, and cook until the flour just begins to turn from white…