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Shrimp & Black Bean Soup<br />

• 1 large onion, chopped<br />

• 1 Tbsp. of olive oil<br />

• 2 14.5 oz. cans reduced sodium<br />

chicken broth<br />

• 2 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes<br />

with green chiles, undrained<br />

• 2 cups of frozen corn<br />

• 1 15 oz. can black beans,<br />

rinsed and drained<br />

• 1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes,<br />

undrained<br />

• 4½ tsp. chili powder<br />

• 1 tsp. sugar<br />

• ½ tsp. salt<br />

• 1 lb. uncooked medium shrimp,<br />

peeled and deveined<br />

• ¼ cup minced fresh parsley<br />

In a dutch oven, sauté onion in oil for<br />

3-4 minutes or until tender. Add<br />

broth, tomatoes and green chiles,<br />

corn, black beans, tomatoes, chili<br />

powder, sugar, and salt. Bring to a boil,<br />

stirring occasionally. Reduce heat;<br />

cover and simmer for 20 minutes.<br />

Baked Potato Soup<br />

• 12 slices of bacon<br />

• ⅔ cup butter or margarine<br />

• ⅔ cups all-purpose flour<br />

• 7 cups milk<br />

• 4 large baked potatoes,<br />

peeled and cubed<br />

• 4 green onions, chopped<br />

• 1¼ cups shredded cheddar cheese<br />

• 1 cup sour cream<br />

• 1 tsp. salt<br />

• 1 tsp. ground black pepper<br />

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook<br />

over medium-high heat, turning<br />

occasionally, until evenly browned,<br />

about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain bacon<br />

slices on paper towels; crumble and<br />

set aside.<br />

Meanwhile, melt butter in a stockpot<br />

or dutch oven over medium heat.<br />

Gradually add flour, whisking until<br />

well combined. Slowly pour in milk,<br />

whisking constantly until smooth<br />

and thickened.<br />

Green Enchilada Soup<br />

• 2.5 lb. boneless/skinless chicken<br />

breast<br />

• 28 oz. can green enchilada sauce<br />

• 24 oz. can chicken broth<br />

• 1 cup half and half or heavy cream<br />

• 2 cups Monterey jack cheese<br />

• 4 oz. cream cheese<br />

(cubed and softened)<br />

• 4 oz. of green salsa<br />

• Salt and pepper to taste<br />

In a 6-quart slow cooker, add chicken<br />

breast, green enchilada sauce, and<br />

chicken broth. Cook on low for 6 to 8<br />

hours.<br />

Remove chicken and shred. Add<br />

chicken, Monterey jack cheese, cream<br />

cheese, half and half, and green salsa<br />

to slow cooker. Turn slow cooker to<br />

warm and stir until the cheeses are<br />

melted. Serve and enjoy. Delicious<br />

topped with avocado, cilantro, green<br />

onion, and sour cream.<br />

Creamy Cheddar Cheese<br />

Soup<br />

• ¼ cup butter<br />

• 1 onion, chopped<br />

• ¼ cup all-purpose flour<br />

• 3 cups chicken broth<br />

• 3 cups milk<br />

• 2 8 oz. packages shredded cheddar<br />

cheese<br />

Melt butter in a 3-quart saucepan<br />

over medium-high heat. Add onion<br />

and cook until tender, about 5<br />

minutes. Stir in flour to make a roux.<br />

Add broth and cook, stirring<br />

constantly, until the mixture is slightly<br />

thickened. Add milk and cook until<br />

just boiling, stirring constantly.<br />

Working in batches, blend the soup in<br />

a blender until smooth. Return soup<br />

to the saucepan and cook on medium<br />

heat until just boiling. Remove from<br />

heat and whisk in cheese until melted.<br />

Stir in shrimp and cook 5-6 minutes<br />

longer or until shrimp turn pink. Stir<br />

in parsley.<br />

Add potatoes and onions and bring<br />

to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce<br />

heat and simmer for 10 minutes.<br />

Stir in crumbled bacon, cheddar<br />

cheese, sour cream, salt, and pepper.<br />

Continue cooking and stirring until<br />

cheese is melted.<br />

Hometown RANKIN • 65

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