Pioneer Woman's Potato Soup

I've made several things since my last post but have been lazy in taking pictures and staying caught up.  So, instead of worrying about all that, I will get back into the swing of it now. 

Last night I made PW's potato soup.  It was very easy to make and so, so good.  The toppings make the soup worthwhile.  Also, I served mine in toasted bread bowls and that made it even better. 

HERE is the recipe.  I definitely recommend it for one of these subzero nights we've been having.

Harvest Pumpkin Soup with Cheddar

I made this soup and served it in bread bowls covered in cheddar.  It was really easy and very delicious. 

2 t canola oil
1 cup frozen chopped onions
3 cans chicken broth
1 29 oz can solid-pack pumpkin (not pie filling)
1 2.5 oz. package cooked bacon (about 1/2 cup)
1 T sugar
1/2 t dried thyme
1 cup cream or half/half
1/4 t nutmeg
1 t curry powder (optional)
1 cup granted cheddar cheese

1.  Add oil to pot and turn heat to high.
2.  Add onion and saute, stirring, until it begins to soften and turn golden, about 10 minutes
3.  Stir in broth, pumpkin, bacon, sugar and thyme.  Bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat to medium-high and simmer about 5 minutes.
4.  Remove the soup from the heat and add cream, nutmeg and curry powder (if using)
5.  Puree soup in two or three batches in a blender, leaving the middle of the lid open to avoid pressure build-up of steam.  Start on low speed to prevent splashing. 
6.  Season with salt and pepper.  When serving, spoon a little of the cheese on top of each bowl.

Found in Deseret News by Valerie Phillips

Slow Cooker Harvest Stew

I made this harvest stew last week and my husband LOVED it.  It's really yummy.  I'll definitely make again -- probably next fall!

 

 

Harvest Stew (Slow Cooker)

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped in ½ inch chunks

1 medium yam, peeled and chopped in ½ inch chunks

3 large carrots, peeled and diced ½ inch thick

1 cup chopped onions

1 granny smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped

2 pound boneless pork loin cut into 1 inch cubes

¼ cup flour

¾ t salt

½ t sage and thyme

1 T sugar

¼ t pepper

2 cups apple cider

 

Layer the potatoes, yams, carrots, onions, apples, and pork loin in a slow cooker.  Stir flour and seasonings together in a small bowl. 

Add cider to flour mixture and stir until mixed.

Pour over meat and vegetables.  Cover and cook on low 7-9 hours.

 

Recipe found in Deseret News by Kim Grant.

Pioneer Woman's Chicken Tortilla Soup

Last night I made Pioneer Woman's Chicken Tortilla Soup.  It was deeeeelicious!  It took some time because of the baking of the chicken.  I would recommend cooking your chicken in the crock pot all day so when you get home from work to make dinner, all you have to do is shred the chicken and the rest of the stuff is fast and easier.  I hate waiting for chicken to bake - even though it only takes like 25-30 minutes (big fat Costco breasts).  Anyway, everything else takes a little bit of time but not too much, and it's worth it.  The toppings really do make the soup better.  We added cheddar, sour cream, cilantro (a must), fresh salsa, extra tortilla strips and avocado to ours.  There's only two of us so there is a TON left and I am GLAD.  A definite thumbs up on this one!

Pioneer Woman's Corn Chowder with Chiles

Soup season has begun.  I bought a bunch of ears of corn and then immediately worried I wouldn't use them all.  So I decided to use 5 of them at once and make this Corn Chowder.  I used three peppers and it had quite a kick to it.  I must say it was super delicious and everyone in my family loved it.  I will definitely make it again sometime.  The corn tortillas on the side were a nice addition, but cornbread would have been killer with it too.  Yum!  Here is the recipe.

Pioneer Woman's Broccoli-Cheese Soup

Mmmmm..... delicious!  This soup was so easy and tasted so good.  I served mine in a bread bowl toasted and it was so yummy!  This is fast enough to make on a weeknight and makes enough to eat for a few days.  The only issue is deciding what texture I like my broccoli-cheese soup.  Next time I think I'd blend it for longer than I did this time.

HERE is the recipe.  Perfect for a cold winter's night!

Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Soup

THIS soup is so so good!  It takes very little prep.  I prepped everything the night before and then in the morning before work I put the crock pot on "low".  When I got home 8 1/2 hours later my house smelled super yummy!  I served it with avocado, sour cream, cheese and tortilla chip crumbs from the bottom of the bag.  This is a healthy recipe (until you pile on all the crap like I did) and is really filling too.  I will DEFINITELY make this again!

Sooo yummy!

Pumpkin Turkey Chili

My favorite fall recipe: Pumpkin Turkey Chili.  It's easy and fast to make and is just a great recipe for a cool, crisp autumn evening in your cozy home.  This recipe is from All Recipes.  I sometimes make a double batch just because it's so good to have leftovers of.  The pumpkin isn't overpowering at all, there is just a hint of it.

If you're looking for an easy, fall-like recipe to try for dinner, you should definitely make this.  Last night I made it with a new recipe I found, Pumpkin Cornbread.  I'll post that recipe next.  Perfect meal!