Simply Potatoes Potato Soup

April 3, 2013 By 1 Comment

 

Potato Soup

 

The last time that I purchased Simply Potatoes during a big sale at Publix, I never used them, forgot to freeze them, and ended up throwing them out. {gasp!}

 

Determined not to make the same mistake twice, I decided to use some leftovers from Easter Dinner and whip up something yummy from our fridge and stockpile for dinner last night. If you’re a Publix Shopper I’m betting you have all these ingredients right in your kitchen, and this is a great way to turn those deals into meals!  While I love getting great deals, if I pick up the deals but forget to use them I’m not saving any money at all (and wasting my time . . . ) so coming up with ways to make use of a bargain always makes me happy.

Just for fun, here’s what this pot of soup cost me:

  • Simply Potatoes ($.30 in last week’s sale)
  • Sargento Cheese $.74 (2 cup bags were $1.49 after coupons last week, plus I got free eggs because I bought two)
  • Ham (leftover from Easter, so I had to buy it anyways)
  • Philadelphia Cream Cheese (free at Publix a few weeks ago)
  • Swanson Chicken Broth ($.67 for large carton in last week’s sale)
  • Half and Half (I think it was around $1.67 ~ I actually bought if for another recipe so I had some in the refrigerator. . . I’ve substituted with milk before in other potato soup recipes, but I’m not sure it would be quite as creamy unless the milk was 2% or whole?)
  • Total Spent: $3.38 for enough soup to easily feed 6-8 people (if you really want to treat your family, add a loaf of homemade bread and Cinnamon Butter too)
My family loved the recipe, and while it took just an ounce more effort than my slow cooker potato soup recipe takes, it was still super easy to throw together  and used some great bargains too.   I’d love to hear if you’ve turned any deals into meals lately . . . it’s fun to see what recipes work when using what you have on hand!

 

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Simply Potatoes Potato Soup

Ingredients

  • 14 oz can chicken broth
  • 2 cups Simply Potatoes (I used hashbrowns but think any of the Simply Potatoes brands would work
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fully cooked ham (optional but will add a little flavor)
  • 2 cups half and half
  • 3 oz cream cheese, softened, cut into small pieces
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine chicken broth, potatoes and ham in saucepan on stove.
  2. Bring to a boil and cook, then reduce heat and cook on low for 20 minutes.
  3. Add half and half, and cook an additional 10 -15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  4. Add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, salt and pepper. Cook until cheese is melted.
  5. Enjoy!
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Recipe adapted from Simply Potatoes.  Thanks to I Heart Publix for the coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals!  If you need a little more menu inspiration, go HERE. 

 

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

January 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment

White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuits

I’m running late to pick up my girls from school (of course!), so here’s the fastest you’re-really-gonna-love-this-recipe post you’ll ever see:

 

Make this.

It’s delicious.

Easy too because Mrs. Potts does all the work for you.

What more encouragement do you need? ;)

 

 

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Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker White Chicken Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cans chopped green chile peppers (I used mild)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 - 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast
  • 3 15 oz. cans white beans
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients except cheese in slow cooker.
  2. Cook for 6-8 hours on low, or 3-4 hours on high.
  3. After cooking, remove chicken breasts from slow cooker and shred meat.
  4. Return meat to slow cooker, and add Monterey Jack cheese, stirring until melted.
  5. Serve with an extra sprinkle of cheese, and sour cream if desired.
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Here are the sale items you’ll want to watch for this week (1/23/13) to pinch those pennies on this meal:

  • Perdue Fit & Easy Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast $1.99/lb. at Publix
  • Tyson Boneless Chicken Breasts $1.79/lb at Kroger
  • Publix Store Brand white beans are $1.19 (I’m betting Kroger will have theirs at a similar price)
  • Daisy Sour Cream $1.49 at Kroger
  • Kroger Shredded Cheese $1.99
  • Swanson Broth or Stock 26-49 oz – $2.99 at Publix, use $1/3 Swanson Broth or Stock printable, stacked with $1/2 Swanson Broth or Stock In Ad Coupon
  • Spices ~ check your local Aldi or Dollar General where spices are frequently $1

Thanks to I Heart Publix for the coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals!  If you need a little more menu inspiration, go HERE. 

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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

December 26, 2012 By 3 Comments

We made this Slow Cooker Potato Soup on Christmas Eve, and goodness gracious, it was perfect! I’ve made it once before but had forgotten just how yummy it was, however my husband decided after tasting it that this is the only Potato Soup recipe I need to make from here on out.

 

I did use half and half this time (before I’d only tried it with skim milk, which worked well too but it never thickened quite as much.) It was so simple, and would be a great penny-pinched meal to enjoy on a cold winter night this week!

 

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Slow Cooker Potato Soup

Ingredients

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 5 cups peeled russet potatoes (about five potatoes)
  • 1 medium stalk celery
  • 1 carton (4 cups) chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half or milk (we used skim milk and it was fine, but it might be a little creamier if you use half and half)
  • 8 oz. shredded Cheddar Cheese

Instructions

  1. In skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, until browned & crispy. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels, then refrigerate until dinner time.
  2. In bacon drippings, cook onion over medium heat 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  3. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix onion, potatoes, celery, broth, salt & pepper. Cook in slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours.
  4. In small bowl, beat flour and half and half (or milk) with wire whisk until well blended; stir into soup.
  5. Increase heat on slow cooker until high. Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer or until thickened.
  6. Stir in cheese until melted & smooth. (If you want fewer lumps in your soup, you’ll want to mash the potatoes a bit with a potato masher.)
  7. Crumble bacon, serve on top of soup.
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Thanks to I Heart Publix for the coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals!  If you need a little more menu inspiration, go HERE. 

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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

November 7, 2012 By 1 Comment

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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chilil

We made this for dinner earlier this week, and it was so yummy and of course wonderfully easy! I baked some homemade bread to go with it, and my hubby and I enjoyed the leftovers yesterday for lunch.  I loved that it was so simple and included simple basic ingredients, and we’ll definitely be making it again soon!

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Slow Cooker Cream Cheese Chicken Chili

Ingredients

  • 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can corn, undrained
  • 1 can Ro Tel
  • 1 package Ranch Dressing Mix
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 8 oz. package light cream cheese
  • 2 chicken breasts

Instructions

  1. Drain & rinse black beans.
  2. Put chicken in the bottom of the crockpot, then add the corn and black beans.
  3. Add seasoning and ranch mix, stir together.
  4. Place cream cheese on top of everything.
  5. Cook on low 6-8 hours.
  6. After it's cooked all day, shred chicken and mix all ingredients together well.
  7. Enjoy!
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Here are the sale items you’ll want to watch for this week:

  • Tyson Frozen Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts or Tenderloins 32 oz – $5.69 at Publix
  • Del Monte Fresh Cut Vegetables BOGO $1.39, use $.50/4 Del Monte Canned Vegetables digital coupon if your store accepts Publix digital coupons
  • To pinch an extra penny, use this Ranch Dressing Mix (I keep the mix in my cupboard, and used about 2 tablespoons for this recipe)

 

Thanks to Plain Chicken for a great recipe! Thanks also to I Heart Publix for the coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals!  For more penny-pinched menu inspiration, go HERE. 

 

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Chili Con Carne For the Slow Cooker Or Stovetop

October 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Chile Con Carne

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This is my mother-in-law’s favorite “Chili Con Carne” recipe (her fancy way to say chili with meat), and is such a simple meal to make when you just want to throw everything in the pot and work on something besides cooking.  After the crazy weather we’ve had across the country (I’m praying for you all up in the Northeast!), this is just one of those simple recipes that warms up our kitchen, and I’m betting you’ll love it too.

 

It cooks perfectly in the slow cooker or on the stovetop, but I usually use my crockpot because that’s my favorite way to make just about anything. :) To use your slow cooker, just brown your ground beef and add all the ingredients to your slow cooker for the day.  Cook on low for 8 hours, and Mrs. Potts will be all ready to go when you get home.  (I love that . . . )

 

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Chili Con Carne for the Slow Cooker or Stovetop

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 large green pepper
  • 4 cups canned tomatoes
  • 8 oz. tomato sauce
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • dash paprika
  • dash cayenne pepper
  • 2 16 oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 package Chili Seasoning Mix

Instructions

  1. Cook ground beef in skillet, drain fat.
  2. Add all ingredients to pot on stove, simmer 1 1/2 hours, without boiling so that it doesn't scorch.
  3. (NOTE: If you'd rather cook in crockpot, brown beef in the morning and let cook on low 8 hours ~ it works just as well as cooking on the stovetop!)
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Here are the sale items you’ll want to watch for this week:

 

  • Del Monte Tomato Sauce BOGO $.70 at Publix
  • Del Monte Tomatoes Mega Sale $.79 at Kroger, use $0.50/2 Del Monte Tomatoes @Walmart printable
  • Kroger Ground Chuck $2.69/lb sold in 5lb roll for $13.45, or Laura’s Lean Ground Beef on sale $4.49/lb. at Publix
  • Or use Publix Fresh Ground Turkey, 3.49/lb
  • Chili Seasoning ~ any store brand pouch will work
  • Serve with French Bread from the Publix bakery, 12 oz loaf, $1.99

Thanks to I Heart Publix for the coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals!  If you need a little more menu inspiration, go HERE. 

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Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

October 10, 2012 By 1 Comment

I’m making this one for our family tomorrow and will update this picture ~ the soup is delicious, although that picture from my iPhone last summer is a little rough! :)

This has got to be my favorite slow cooker soup recipe ever.  While I love some taco soup and some potato soup also (really, they’re so good too!), this is the one that I always come back to on a busy night when I just need something simple to dump in Mrs. Potts.

 

If you don’t have a slow cooker (you really need to get one . . .), but you could also easily cook this one on the stovetop for a few hours instead.  I promise, you’ll love it, and enjoy every yummy bite!

 

Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup

Ingredients
  1. 2-3 cups cooked chicken Tyson Fully Cooked Chicken Breast, Fajita Strips or Roasted Diced Chicken Breast or Seasoned Steak Strips On Sale $3 at Publix, or use whole roasting chicken on sale $1.29/lb and cook ahead of time 
  2. 1 can Ro-Tel Advantage Buy $1.79 at Publix through 10/12/12, use 0.50/2 Ro*Tel Diced Tomatoes, exp. 10/28/12 (SS 09/16/12 R)
  3. 15 oz. chicken broth  College Inn Chicken Broth On Sale $1.80 at Publix, use $1/2 College Inn Broth
  4. 1 can cream of chicken condensed soup
  5. 1 can corn, drained we substituted with frozen corn
  6. 1 can black beans
  7. 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  8. 1/4 tsp. cumin
  9. 1/2 tsp. garlic
  10. 1/4 cup onion, chopped
  11. tortilla chips
  12. sour cream Friendship Sour Cream Advantage Buy $1.29
  13. shredded cheese Sargento Shredded Cheese $3 at Publix, use $1.50/2 Sargento Shredded Cheese (Publix Printable) or found in store stacked with 
Directions
  1. Dump first ten ingredients into slow cooker (aka, my best friend Mrs. Potts) :)
  2. Cook on low, 6-8 hours.
  3. Place tortilla chips in bowls.  Pour soup over tortilla chips, then add cheddar cheese & sour cream, if desired.
  4. Enjoy, and freeze any leftovers for a busy night this winter!

 

 

Thanks to I Heart Publix for the coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals!  If you need a little more menu inspiration, go HERE. 

 

 

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Slow Cooked Loaded Potato Soup

September 12, 2012 By 6 Comments

 

I always have a hard time deciding if it’s too early to pull out Mrs. Potts to cook up some fall soups, but after having a few sweet days of cooler weather over the weekend here in North Alabama, this Slow CookedLoaded Potato Soup was just too good to pass up.  I got this recipe from a friend last year while walking through Publix, and it’s such an easy way to make some amazingly yummy soup. . . which is always a great way to frugally feed your family!  We served it with some crackers and a side salad, and of course got very excited about the fall season just around the corner.

 

If you’d rather make Potato Soup on the stovetop, here’s our family’s favorite stovetop potato soup recipe.  It’s an fantastic recipe, but requires a little more work than letting Mrs. Potts handle the cooking for you! :)

 

Slow Cooked Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients

  1. 4 slices bacon
  2. 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  3. 5 cups peeled russet potatoes (about five potatoes)
  4. 1 medium stalk celery
  5. 1 carton (4 cups) chicken broth
  6. 1/2 tsp. salt
  7. 1/4 tsp. pepper
  8. 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  9. 1 1/2 cups half and half or milk (we used skim milk and it was fine, but it might be a little creamier if you use half and half)
  10. 8 oz. shredded Cheddar Cheese

 

Directions

  1. In skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, until browned & crispy. Remove from skillet, and drain on paper towels, then refrigerate until dinner time.
  2. In bacon drippings, cook onion over medium heat 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.
  3. Spray slow cooker with cooking spray.  In cooker, mix onion, potatoes, celery, broth, salt & pepper.  Cook in slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours.
  4. About 30 minutes before dinner, beat flour and half and half (or milk) in small bowl with wire whisk until well blended; stir into soup.
  5. Increase heat on slow cooker until high.  Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer or until thickened.
  6. Stir in cheese until melted & smooth.  (If you want fewer lumps in your soup, you’ll want to mash the potatoes a bit with a potato masher.)
  7. Crumble bacon, serve on top of soup.

 

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Thanks to I Heart Publix for the coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals!  If you need a little more menu inspiration, go HERE. 

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Slow Cooked Ham & Bean Soup

February 15, 2012 By Leave a Comment

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As I shared earlier this week, we’ve tried out some incredibly yummy recipes with Hurst Family Harvest Beans.  This weekend we tried out their Tri Bean Soup Mix, and it was so good, the perfect to meal to come home to all cooked and ready to go on Sunday after church.   Right now you can get Hurst Family Beans at Publix for just $1.99, and they’re such a simple way to feed your family a healthy complete meal.

 

Take a minute to enter to win the $25 Publix Gift Card & Hurst Family Harvest Giveaway, and be sure to pick up a bag of Hurst Family Beans the next time you’re out and about to pop in your slow cooker.  (You’ll also want to try out this Hurst White Bean Chicken Chili  . . . delicious!)

 

 

Slow Cooked Ham & Bean Family Beans

Ingredients

  1. 1 package Hurst Family Harvest Homestyle Tri Bean Soup Mix
  2. 1 large onion
  3. 2 cloves chopped garlic or 1 tsp. minced garlic
  4. 1/2 cup diced ham
  5. 1/2 tsp. salt
  6. 1 tsp. mustard powder
  7. 6 cups water

 

Directions

  1. Rinse and sort through the beans and set aside Hurst Family Harvest seasoning packet.  Place beans into large pot and cover with two inches of water.
  2. Soak beans overnight or for at least 5-6 hours.
  3. Rinse beans and add to crockpot.  Then add onion, garlic, ham, salt, mustard powder & water.
  4. Cook in slow cooker 4 hours on high or 7-8 on low.
  5. Add seasoning packet, cook an additional fifteen minutes

 

Serve with . . .

Cornbread We used Krusteaz Cornbread mix which is on sale at Publix in the Yellow Advantage Buy Flier for just $1.50

 

 

Visit I Heart Publix for more coupon matchups, and check out $5 Dinner Mom for more bargain meal deals. If you need a little more menu inspiration, check out the Recipe Gallery, and you can also see more recipe ideas over on my Pinterest board! 

 

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What’s For Dinner? Easiest Slow Cooked Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever

January 18, 2012 By 20 Comments

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I think I might just have an addiction to Chicken Tortilla Soup recipes. I’ve posted them a time or two before (you can see my previous recipes HERE or HERE. . . .) But I’m thinking this one might just be my favorite, because it’s so incredibly easy! I literally dumped the ingredients in Mrs. Potts in the morning, and eight hours later it was all cooked up for me. (Doesn’t that just make you happy?)

It also makes a bunch. My hubby and I enjoyed the leftovers for lunch all week, and I’m thinking I’ll still have enough to freeze some more once we’re tired of it! So, you’ll have dinner tonight, dinner tomorrow night, and dinner in six weeks on a night when you’re just too busy to cook. Seriously, what more could you ask for in a recipe?

Here’s how to make it in your kitchen tonight . . .

Easiest Slow Cooked Chicken Tortilla Soup Ever adapted from Miller Musings

Ingredients

  1. 2 chicken boneless skinless chicken breasts Perdue Fit & Easy Chicken Breasts $2.99/lb at Publix, or $1.99/lb. at Kroger, or
    $1.50/2 Market Pantry Frozen Chicken Items Target printable
  2. 2 cans Ro-Tel Use $.55/3 Ro-Tel diced tomatoes coupon from Yellow Advantage Buy Flier
  3. 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
  4. 1 can kidney beans, rinsed and drained Publix Yellow Advantage Buy $1
  5. 1 can corn
  6. 1 onion, chopped $.59/lb. at Target or $.99 for 3 lbs. at Aldi’s
  7. 2 cans low-sodium chicken broth
  8. 1-2 cups of water
  9. 1 Tbsp garlic powder*
  10. 1 Tbsp chile powder*
  11. 1 Tbsp ground cumin*
  12. 1 Tbsp dried cilantro*Note: If you choose not to add the spices, you could just add a packet of taco seasoning (that’s what I did because I was in a hurry and had one on hand. . . Publix has their McCormick Taco Seasoning Mixes on sale right now for $.66!)

 

Directions

  1. Dump everything except the chicken breast in the crockpot.
  2. Place uncooked chicken breast on top of the other ingredients, making sure it’s submerged in the liquid.
  3. Cook on low 7-8 hours.
  4. Shred chicken.
  5. Serve over tortilla chips. . . yummmm!

Serve with . . .

 

 

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What’s For Dinner? Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup

January 11, 2012 By 3 Comments

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I met my husband today for lunch at the Atlanta Bread Company, and he enjoyed the yummiest Broccoli Cheese Soup.  As we were eating, he said “You know, this soup is so good I’d love another bowl. . . “, which is pretty rare for him!  So, I decided to try to find a copycat recipe, and while I couldn’t find Atlanta Bread’s recipe, this Panera Bread Broccoli Cheese Soup seemed to fit the bill.

 

It’s a little more involved than most of the recipes that I make, however it was delicious and my hubby absolutely loved it!  It is very, (VERY), thick though, so we decided that if we try it again we’ll use a little less cheese and possibly add a little more water in addition to the chicken broth.  (I hate sharing a recipe with a few recommendations, but you can check out the comments over HERE to see what I mean . . . and I want your family to love this!)  I was thrilled that it doesn’t use any processed cheese (many of the recipes for Broccoli Cheese soup that I’ve tried making before use Velveeta, and I’d rather cook with real cheese.) I also used non-fat half and half, to try and lighten up the recipe a bit, because ’tis the season for a New Years Resolution or two!  It didn’t effect the flavor at all though, and I can’t imagine using a heavier half and half. . . it was plenty thick!

 

 

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Panera’s Broccoli Cheese Soup adapted from CD Kitchen

 

Ingredients

  1. 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted $1/2 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter
  2. 1/2 medium onion, chopped Yellow Onions, 3 lb bag – $1.99 at Publix or $1.49 at Aldi’s
  3. 1/4 cup melted butter
  4. 1/4 cup flour
  5. 2 cups half-and-half
  6. 2 cups chicken stock or bouillon
  7. 1/2 pound fresh broccoli, chopped finely Broccoli, bunch On Sale $2.00 at Publix or $.99 at Aldi’s
  8. 1 cup carrots, chopped finely
  9. salt and pepper, to taste
  10. 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg I omitted this because I couldn’t find it … time to clean out our spice cabinet! :)
  11. 8 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese $1/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese coupon Publix coupon stacked with $.50/2 Kraft Shredded Cheese (try zip 33903) 

 

Directions

  1. Saute onion in 1 tablespoon butter & set aside.
  2. Melt additional butter in large saucepan, then add flour and whisk over medium heat for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Stir constantly, and slowly add half and half.
  4. Then add the chicken stock, continuing to whisk as you add it.
  5. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  6. Add the broccoli, carrots and onions.
  7. Cook until veggies are tender for 20-25 minutes over low heat.
  8. Add salt and pepper (you won’t need much.)
  9. Pour into blender and puree (will probably need to seperate soup into two batches.)
  10. Return soup to pot and add cheese, stir well until blended.
  11. Add nutmeg and serve.

 

  • Note:  You could probably skip blending the soup if you’re in a hurry, the soup would just be a little less smooth and chunkier.  (Just a hint ~ If you do choose to blend it, be sure to properly put your blender together correctly before blending . . . ummmm . . . I missed that step and ended up with a little soup all over my counter tops.  Yikes!) :)

 

Serve with . . .

 

 

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