Sit Down To a Hot Bowl of Soup, Stew, or Bisque From These Yummy Recipes

Sit Down To a Hot Bowl of Soup, Stew, or Bisque From These Yummy Recipes

By Linda Carol Wilson

Anyone who follows my blogs or articles knows I love soup! Soups are the best food in the world in my opinion. So bear with me as I share more soup recipes for your pleasure. Try this Basic Chicken Noodle Soup that cooks in your crockpot or slowcooker while you are busy or away. Oyster Stew is not for everyone but if you are fond of oysters, give this simple stew a try. The Mushroom Bisque is from my diabetic blog but is not a "diabetic" recipe.

BASIC CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP

2 bone-in chicken breasts, skinned

1 onion, chopped

3 celery stalks, sliced

2 carrots, sliced

6 sprigs fresh parsley

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1 bay leaf

1 tsp dried thyme or 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

2 cartons (32-oz each) low-sodium chicken broth

1 1/2 cups egg noodles

1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, optional

In a 5 or 6 -quart slow cooker or crockpot combine the chicken, onion, celery, carrots, parsley, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper. Pour the chicken broth over the mixture. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or low for 8 to 10 hours.

Remove the parsley, garlic, and bay leaf using a slotted spoon; discard. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board; let stand for 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Remove the bones and discard. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.

While chicken cools, cook the noodles according to the package directions. Stir the chicken back into the cooker along with the prepared noodles. Replace lid and cook on high until the chicken is hot, approximately 5 minutes.

To serve, sprinkle with the dill if desired.

OYSTER STEW

1/4 cup butter

1 pint fresh oysters

2 cups milk

1/2 cup light cream

1 tsp salt

dash of freshly ground black pepper

Melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the oysters including the liquor and cook while stirring over low heat just until edges start to boil.

In another saucepan, heat the milk and cream. Stir in the salt, pepper, and oysters.

Yield: 4 cups

MUSHROOM BISQUE

3/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced

1 garlic clove, minced

1/3 cup onion, finely chopped

1/2 cup butter

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

4 tbsp flour

2 tsp salt

4 cups chicken broth

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

2 cups low-fat cream

fresh chopped parsley

In a 2-quart saucepan, melt the butter; add the mushrooms, garlic, and onion sauteeing 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice. Blend in the flour then gradually stir in the broth. Add the salt and pepper. Cook soup, stirring constantly, until the soup is slightly thickened. Stir in the cream, heat thoroughly, but do not boil. Garnish with the chopped parsley.

Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

Enjoy!

For more of Linda's slowcooker or crockpot recipes visit her blog at http://grandmasslowcookerrecipes.blogspot.com
For her quick and easy recipes go to http://grandmasquickfixrecipes.blogspot.com

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