Chicken Gnocchi N Swiss Soup

1.5T Salted Butter
2 fresh (Frozen) Chicken Breast, about 1.5-2lbs.
4 Smoked Brats (From a 14oz. Pkg.)
4c Chicken Broth (Cubes+Water)
1/4tsp Himalayan Salt
3 sm./med. Garlic Cloves, minced
2 small Fresh Sprigs Thyme
1 small Fresh Sprig Rosemary
 – High Pressure Cook in Instant Pot for 25minutes. Release valve. Cut up Chicken. Add in:
1/4 – 3/4tsp Himalayan Salt (I did 3/4tsp)
1/2 Med. Onion, cut up
Baby Carrots, cut up
Mushrooms, cut up
2-3c Frozen Fresh Swiss Chard
 – High Pressure Cook for 7minutes. Release Valve. Add in:
1 (16-17oz.) Pkg. Gnocchi
 – Sautee until Gnocchi floats. (Few minutes.). Once it floats, STIR in:
1 Pint of Half N Half
 – Shut off. Allow to blend (Covered) about 15minutes. Serve.
(OPTIONAL: Red Pepper Flakes)

*Frozen Fresh? This is my way of saying, bought fresh or straight from the garden, then, frozen til use. The pre-frozen store packaged bags of chicken are pre-filled and froze. Once cooked, they’re cooked down to nothing. Thus, us buying fresh, then, freezing.

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Butternut Squash Soup

Rub Crock Pot with Butter (I used Salted)
1 Butternut Squash, deseeded, cubed, we leave skin on
1.5c Diced Cooked Ham (I used Ham Steak)
3c Vegetable Broth (I do Cubes+Water)
3c Chicken Broth (I do Cubes+Water)
1 can Pinto Beans, drained
3c Fresh Kale
1 Red Pepper, cut up
1 SMALL Onion
1/3c Frozen Corn
1.5c Baby Carrots, cut up
1/2T Fresh Garlic, minced
1/2T Curry Powder
1/4tsp Ginger Powder
1/4-1/2tsp Himalayan Salt
1c canned Coconut Milk (Last Hour.)

Cut, deseed, and cube Squash. Add all, except Coconut Milk. Cook on High first 2 hours, then, low, for an additional 3-4hours (Until Squash is soft). Last hour, scoop out most of the Squash Cubes. Add Squash to blender with some of the soup juice. Blend smooth and add back to crock. Pour in Coconut Milk. Cook on low another hour.

Meatball N Cabbage Stew/Soup

LOW CARB! Was amazing! Forgot photo.

Rub Crockpot with Butter
12 Beef Meatballs
Tay’s Frozen Seasoned Tomatoes (Recipe below)
1 can Tomato Sauce
1/2c Water
1/2 head Cabbage
Carrots, Onions, 1/2can Green Beans (Drained), Mushrooms
3T Worcestershire
3T Prepared Horseradish
1/2T McCormick’s Grill Mates Worcestershire Pub Burger Seasoning
1T Orrington’s Farm Beef Broth Base and Seasoning

OPTIONAL: Another 1/2c Water

Butter Crock. Add all, cook on low 5-6hours.

*If KETO: Use Meatballs with no bread crumbs/carbs.
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Tay’s Frozen Tomatoes:
We had Tons of Tomatoes from the Garden, so we blanch and freeze with Seasoning. Great for Stews, Sauces, Chilis, etc.

4-5 Fresh from Garden Tomatoes
6 Basil Leaves (About 1/2tsp dried)
3 Med. Garlic Cloves, minced
1.5-2T Fresh Parsley
2-2.5T Fresh Oregano
1/4tsp Salt

To Blanch Tomatoes: Bring pot of water to a boil. Have a Ice Water Bowl Ready. Place Tomatoes into Boiling Water for 30-40 seconds. Take out, IMMEDIATELY, place into Ice Water. Peel off Skins. Remove stem part. Cut into 4s.
Place into Freezer Friendly Bags. Add Seasoning and light mix. Let out air, roll. Write contents on bag (Things look the same once frozen!).

TAY-co Soup (Taco Soup)

Delicious. Has a tasty spiciness. Just throw it into the pot, and call it a day!

1 lb Frozen Chicken Breasts, cooked
1/2lb Chorizo, cooked
1 can Basil Oregano Tomatoes, undrained
1 can Black Beans in Jalapeno with Lime, slight drain
1c Mild Salsa
5c + 1/4c Water
5 Chicken Broth Cubes
1.5c Onions
1/2 can Corn with Peppers, drained
2c, packed, Fresh Spinach
1/2T fresh Garlic
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1T Chili Powder
1/2T Dried Oregano
2tsp Cumin
1tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp Paprika
1/2tsp Course Black Pepper
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Chipotle Powder
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1 small Corn Tortilla SHELL, blended (Last hour)

Add all to crock pot. Cook on low for about 6 hours.
NOTE: Corn Tortilla Shell, NOT HARD SHELL!

Ham and Bacon Potato Soup

1/3T Butter
6c Water
4 Chicken Broth Cubes
1 Vegi Cube (2c worth!)
4.5c Potatoes, diced small
1c of Ham (I used smoked Ham Steak)
1/2c Carrot Sticks
1 Celery
3/4 of an Onion
1.5tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
1-2T Parm Cheese (Store shelf kind)
1tsp Dijon Mustard
1/8tsp Mustard Powder
1/4tsp Celery Salt
1/4tsp Cajun Seasoning
1/2T Fresh Parsley
2tsp Chives, minced
1/4tsp pepper

Last Hour:
2-3 Large Bacon Slices, cooked and crumbled
1/2c Evaporated Milk (Or, Sour Cream. I used Evap. Milk!)
1/2c Shredd. Cheddar Cheese (Or, Velveeta. I used Shredd. Cheese)

Optional (I skipped): Peas and/or Broccoli.

Dice up Potatoes, I dice smaller. Add all, except Bacon, Evaporated Milk, and Shredd. Cheese. Last hour, Remove most Potatoes with some juice. Blend well. Add back to crock, adding in Bacon, Evaporated Milk, and Shredd. Cheese. Make sure to only cook on Low last hour.

Pork N Beans Chili Soup with side of Cilantro Lime Rice

Crock Pot… Just throw it in, and forget about it! Delicious never came so easy! 

2 bone in Pork Chops
1 Beef Broth Cube
1c + 1/2c Water
1 15oz. can Tomato Sauce
1 can Tomatoes (I wanna say I used w/chiles), undrained
1 can Black Beans WITH Jalapeno in Lime, slight drain
1 can S&W Onion, Garlic, Jalapeno White Chili Beans, undrained
1 can Light Red Kidney Beans, drained
1T Soy Sauce
1/2 lrg. Onion
1/2c frozen Corn (Opt., I forgot!)
1 Swt. Red Pepper
1 fresh Garlic Clove, minced
3/4-1T Cumin
1/2T Dried Oregano
1/2tsp Course Black Pepper
1/4tsp Sea Salt
2 Dried Bay Leaves

Add all to crock, cook on high 4 hours, or low 6-8 hours. Serve in bowl with Rice off to side of it.

Serve with Cilantro Lime Rice:
2 1/2c Instant Rice
2 1/2c Water
1 Beef Broth Cube, crushed
Splash of Lime
Good Shake of Dried Cilantro

Mix all. Microwave, covered, according to directions, stirring.

Cheesy Kielbasa N Kraut POTATO Soup

1T Butter
1/2 lb.-1 lb. Kielbasa Link
1.5c-2c canned Sauerkraut, drained (I did 2. Optional to rinse.)
5 Chicken Broth Cubes + 5c Water
2/3c Mushrooms
2c + 1/4c Potatoes, diced
1c Carrots
1c Onions, large cut
2 Celery Sticks
2 med. Garlic Cloves, minced
2T Grated Parm Cheese
1T Louisiana Hot Sauce
1tsp Dry Mustard
1/2tsp Paprika
1/2tsp Pepper
1tsp Sugar
2tsp Dried Dill Weed
1c Peas (Last few hours)
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1c Velveeta (Last few hours)
1c Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese (Last few hours)
1/2c canned Evaporated Milk (Last few hours)

Cook in Crock Pot on Low for 8 hours. Last hour, scoop out most of potatoes and some juice, blend, add back to crock. Add in Cheeses and Evaporated Milk. Cook last hour. Stirring, occasionally.

Tay’s Wasa-Pea Soup (Tay’s Wasabi Split Pea Soup)

With already having 2 other twists on Our Split Pea Soup (Links below)… We added another! Wasabi!

6c Broth (I did 6c Water + 4 Chicken Broth Cubes + 2 Beef Broth Cubes)
2c Water + 2c worth Vegetable Broth Cubes
1/2 – 1 lb. bag Dried Split Peas (I did 1/2pkg. to cut Cal.)
1/2 lb. Turkey Kielbasa/Sausage Link
2 Potatoes, diced
1c Celery
2c Fresh Carrots, sliced
1 lrg. Onion, chopped
1T Jalapeno, minced
1 large Garlic Clove, minced
1/2tsp Black Pepper
1tsp Garlic Powder
1tsp Dried Oregano
1tsp Dried Parsley (1 TBSP if fresh)
1/4tsp Ginger Powder
1.5T Soy Sauce
1/4c Prepared Kikkoman’s Wasabi Sauce (Last hour) + More for serving

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Crock. Add all, EXCEPT Wasabi Sauce. Cook on low til Peas are done (About 5-8hours). Last 30min.-1hr. add in Wasabi Sauce (I turn my heat to warm at this point). Serve each Bowl with a lil more Wasabi Sauce (Optional).
Notes: Up Wasabi amount, to taste. But, give it time before adding more, as it’ll spread a lil. Wasabi Paste can be used, but, have yet to try. May need to alter Paste amount.
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*** Try our other SPLIT PEA SOUPS:

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For Recipe Click Here – Coconut Mint Split Pea Soup

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*** Try our other SPLIT PEA SOUPS:
Tay’s LETS SPLIT! Pea Soup (Good Ol Split Pea Soup)
Tay’s So Fresh and so CoConuty (Coconut Mint N Rosemary Split Pea Soup)

Tay’s Steak Soup (A Steak Soup that Actually… TASTES LIKE STEAK!)

Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Sirloin Steak (I threw mine in frozen)
4 Beef Broth Cubes
2 Herb Ox Beef Broth Pkts. (Or use 2 more Beef Cubes) *SEE NOTES
6c Water (1c per 1Broth)
1T Soy Sauce
1/2T Worcestershire
About 1/8tsp Liquid Hickory Smoke
1tsp Dried Oregano
1/2tsp Onion Powder
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/4tsp Pepper
1/8tsp Sea Salt
1.5c Mushrooms, sliced
1 nice sized CUP Onion
1 Celery, halved long way, sliced
1/4c thawed Frozen Peas (Last 30min.) *Optional, I forgot
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2c uncooked Egg Noodles (Last 30 minutes, about)

LIGHTLY/BARELY brush Crock Pot with Extra Virgin Olive Oil (A LITTLE)-Yes, do! Add all, except Peas and Egg Noodles. Cook on LOW for 6 hours. Last 30minutes, add in THAWED Peas and Egg Noodles. Once Noodles are soft. Eat. OPTIONAL to add 1tsp of Horseradish Topping to each Bowl Served (Recipe Below). House was split on that.
Being Lazy and forgetting to thaw, I just threw a Frozen Slab of Sirloin into the Crock. Once thawed, I cut into cubes, and added back to crock. Tasted just fine. 
* NOTES: In an attempt to cut “Some” Salt, I used 2 Herb Ox Beef Broth Packets in place of 2 Beef Broth Cubes. Herb Ox is a NO SODIUM Broth. You can VERY WELL use Beef Broth Cubes in it’s place. So, 6 Beef Broth Cubes, if skipping Herb Ox.
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Optional Soup Topper (1tsp, or more, per Bowl Served) 
1T Prepared Horseradish Sauce
4T Sour Cream
1/8tsp Mustard Powder
1/2tsp Lemon Juice
1tsp Red Wine Vinegar

Mix Soup Topper Ingredients, well. Top a tsp, or more, onto bowl of Soup served.
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TAYsty Black Bean Soup

1 lb. Dried Black Beans
1/2 Frozen Pkg. Sweet Bell Peppers and Onions
8c Water
5 Beef Broth Cubes, crushed *SEE NOTES!
2 Herb Ox Beef Broth Packets (Or 2 more Beef Broth Cubes) SEE NOTES!
1can Tomatoes w/ Chiles
2tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce
1/8tsp Liquid Hickory Smoke
1 Onion
1 Carrot, grated
1 Celery
Just shy of 1T Fresh Garlic, minced
1tsp Cumin
1tsp (Lightly packed) Cocoa Powder (DON’T SKIP)
1 Dried Bay Leaf
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Pepper
1/4c Sour Cream (Last Hour)

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Crock. Add all ingredients. Cook on High first 1-2 hours. Then, Low for 3-4 more hours. Last 30minutes Scoop Out “About” half the Black Beans with some Liquid. Blend til smooth. Add back to Crock. Add in Sour Cream. Stir. You can eat right away, or wait 20-30 minutes. Top with Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

* Notes: For Broth, I wanted to cut “Some” Salt. So, I DID:
5 Beef Broth Cubes + 2 Herb Ox Beef Broth Packets (Herb Ox is a No Sodium Broth Packet). 7 Beef Broth Cubes, crushed, can be used instead.
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Spicy LOADED Tortellini Soup

1/2 lb. Ground Chorizo Meat, browned
4c + 1/2c to 5c Water (I do 4.5c)
3 Beef Broth Cubes
1 can Black Beans, drained well
1 can Chili Beans, undrained
2 cans Roasted Garlic Tomatoes, undrained
1 can Tomato Soup, undiluted
3/4c Mild Chunky Salsa
1 Sweet Red Bell Pepper
1 over sized cup Sweet Potato, diced smallish
1 Onion
1/2tsp Chili Powder
1/2tsp McCormick’s Cajun Seasoning
1/2tsp Garlic Powder
1/2tsp Onion Powder
1/2tsp Fresh Cracked Black Pepper
1tsp Dried Parsley
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1/2 – 12 oz. bag Barilla 3Cheese Dried Tortellini

Cook Meat. Add all, except Dried Noodles, to Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed Crock Pot. Cook on Low 6-8 hours. Last 20-30 minutes, or so, add in Dried Cheese Tortellini. Cook til nice and soft.
Optional: Spinach.
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12 cups of Water
12 Chicken Broth Cubes
Few good shakes of Basil (About 1/2 TBSP Dried)
Few good shakes of Oregano (About 1/2 TBSP Dried)
Few good shakes of Course Ground Pepper (About 1/4 tsp)
Palm full chopped FRESH Italian Parsley (About 1/4 cup*)
4 frozen Chicken Breasts (Average size from 3lb. bag)
Cook chicken and above seasoning in broth until chicken is done.
Cut chicken into pieces, return to pot
Add in:
3 carrots
3 celery sticks
2 small/medium onions, cut to desired size
1 cup chopped Spinach *Optional
1c Mushrooms *Optional
1/2c Peas *Optional, we add same time noodles
Cook until veggies are soft.
Then add 1/2 lb. Egg Noodles, cook until done.

* For Dried/Fresh Ratio, we use half the amount dried to the full amount fresh. 
Example: 2T Fresh = 1T Dried.
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The Chicken Italian Popeye (Italian Chile Chicken and Spinach Soup)

3 Chicken Breasts (About 1lb, or so)
6 Chicken Broth Cubes + 6c Water
Italian Dressing Packet
2 cans Green Chiles, slight drain
1 can Basil Oregano (Italian) Tomatoes, slight drain
1 Red Pepper
3-4c Spinach, chopped
2T Grated Parmesan Romano Cheese (Store shelf kind)
1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Add all to Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed Crock. Cook on low 8 hours.
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The Whiny Crabby Chicken Soup (White Wine Chicken N Crab Soup)

Crockin Up Some Elegance…

2 Frozen Chicken Breasts
1 pkg. Crab (Imitation or Real) Optional *SEE NOTES
5 Chicken Broth Cubes + 5c Water
2c Worth Vegetable Broth Cubes + 2c Water
1/4c White Wine (I used Movendo Moscato)
1 full Cup Sweet Onion
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1c Carrots, sliced
2 Celery Sticks, cut long way, sliced
1c Mushrooms, sliced
1c Zucchini, sliced (Added 1/2way through)
2tsp Dried Parsley
2tsp Dried Oregano
1/2tsp Paprika
1tsp Dried Thyme
1/4tsp Dried Rosemary
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Pepper
1 Dried Bay Leaf

LIGHTLY/BARELY Butter Crock Pot. Add all, except zucchinis (They get mooshy easily). Half way through, add zucchini and shred chicken (Add chicken back to crock). Cook on low about 6-8 hours.

*NOTES: Crab Meat Optional. Can skip, and just use chicken.
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Cow Pie Soup (Beef Pot Pie Soup)

A name with a DIFFERENT meaning! A Pile of Hearty Beefy Deliciousness!

1lb TO 1.5lb. Ground Beef, browned*
1 pkg. McCormick Brown Gravy
1 can Cream of Mushroom
4 Beef Broth Cubes + 4c Water
2 Vegetable Broth Cubes (2c worth) + 2c Water
1/4c Water
1c, overfilled, Onions, cut
1.5c Carrots, sliced
1 + 1/4c Potatoes, diced
2 Celery, cut long way then sliced
1/2c frozen Peas (Added last 30minutes)
1c, overfilled, Mushrooms
1tsp Dried Parsley
1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/4tsp Pepper
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
Shredded Provolone Cheese (Top each bowl)

Butter Cooking Spray crock. Add all, except peas. Add peas last 30minutes. Cook on low, stirring frequently, for about 6-8 hours.

*Notes: I used ground Beef… You can use Ground Turkey, cooked. Or Beef Stew Meat. Or Steaks. Or Pork Chops.
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Stuffed Alfredo Wontons in a Wonderful Broth

Wonton Wrappers
Chicken Broth Cubes, crushed (For boiling chicken)
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Wonton Filling:
About 1.5c Chicken, cooked in chicken broth & Shredded (Reserve cooked broth)
1/2c Broccoli, chopped (More, to taste)
1T Onion, chopped
1 small Garlic Clove, minced
1/2c jarred Alfredo Sauce (Or to consistency desired)
1/4tsp Pepper
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2c Reserved Broth (Used to cook chicken above)
1/4c Carrot, shredded
1/4c Celery, minced
2T TO 1/2c Water (I did 5T. Depends on strength of cooked broth!)
1c Spinach, chopped *Optional (I skipped)

Boil chicken in water with crushed broth cubes- I eyeball it on amounts used. Mince or Blend wonton filling. Spoon about 1T filling into wonton. Heat skillet to low/med. Spray with Butter Flavor Cooking Spray. Brown wontons, flipping to “Try” and get 3 sides. Once lightly browned, add in vegis and 2c reserved broth (You can use regular broth as well- Skip water, then! Or use reg. broth to make up for what you’re missing for cooked broth, to equal 2c.) Cook on simmer/low. Adding in water to desired saltiness/brothiness taste. Serve 4 in a bowl with a little broth.
Pictured Steps:

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Spanish Popeye Soup (Chorizo Spinach Soup)

2c Vegetable Broth (I used Knorr’s Cubes+Water)
2c Chicken Broth Cubes, crushed + 2c Water
2c Beef Broth Cubes, crushed + 2c Water
1/2lb Ground Chorizo, cooked
3c Spinach, chopped
1 can Chickpeas, drained
1 Sm/Med Onion
1/2c Celery, Halved long way and sliced
1 Carrot, grated
1T Dried Parsley
1 Garlic Clove, minced
1/4tsp Pepper
1/4tsp Cumin
1/4tsp Coriander
A lil shy 1/8tsp Sea Salt *Optional
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Toppings: 1tsp Crema Mexicana, per bowl (YES! Don’t Skip!!!)
Optional Toppings: Shredded Cheese, Roma Tomatoes, diced (I skipped tomatoes)

Cook Chorizo. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Crock. Add all. Cook on low 6 hours. Serve each bowl with Crema.
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Posole / Pozole (Delicious Hominy Soup/Stew)

1-2lb Pork, I used shoulder w/ bone
4 Chicken Broth Cubes + 4c Water
2 Beef Broth Cubes + 2c Water
1c Green Enchilada Sauce (I used Carlita)
2cans Hominy, drained
3c bagged Coleslaw Mix
1 Avocado, diced SMALL
3 Radishes, sliced thin
1 Onion
1 Poblano, chopped
2tsp packed Garlic Cloves, minced
2 Dried Bay Leaves
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1tsp Cumin
1/2tsp Red Pepper Flakes
2tsp Dried Oregano
1/4tsp Black Pepper
1/4tsp Dried Mint

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Crock. Add all. Cook on Low 8-10 hours. Serve with TORTILLA CHIPS! YES, Do!

*Notes: Absolutely try the recipe above, as is. But, other options are: 1/2tsp Chili Powder is optional- I skip. Replacing the Enchilada Sauce (Which is BEST) with Tomatillo Salsa (Tomatillo Salsa must contain green chiles in ingredients). 1/2c Frozen Corn, thawed is optional. Upping the salt to 1/2tsp, is also an option for my salty fans.
Remove Bay Leaves prior to serving- I leave in, just don’t eat them. Just a flavor enhancer.

Optional: Serve with Rice (Cooked in Chicken Broth) with Cilantro. We skipped!
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MexiCheese Soup (Mexican Cheese Soup)

1T Butter + Some to rub Crock
5c Water + 5 Chicken Broth Cubes
2T Tomato Paste
4oz can Green Chilies, drained
1c Red Onion
1 fresh Garlic Clove, minced
1T Jalapenos, deseeded, minced
1/2T Dried Chives
1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Pepper
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
3/4tsp Cumin Powder
1/2lb Chorizo, Browned
Last hour add:
1.5c Queso Fresco, grated/shredded
1.5c Brick Moterey Jack, grated/shredded
1c canned Evaporated Milk
1c Egg Noodles/Shell Noodles (*Optional)

Lightly Butter Crock. Add all, except cheeses and milk. Cook on low, 5-6 hours. Last 1.5-2hr, add in grated cheeses. Stir occasionally. Last 30-45minutes (Depending on noodles), add noodles. Serve with (Optional): Tortilla Chips, Garlic Toast, or Grilled Tomato and Cheese Sandwich.

More Options: 1/2 Red Bell Pepper. Noodles are Optional. I would have used shell noodles, but didn’t have at time. Beans, Salsa… all options.
Note: We put cheeses in last 1.5hr. Cheeses didn’t melt all the way. I already added noodles and started garlic bread, so needed to eat before moosh and cold… But, it was GREAT with little chunks of cheese! Just an FYI…
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Cajun Bean-ness! (Cajun 16 Bean Soup)

1 lb. 16 Dried Bean Soup Mix, season pkt. discarded
1/2lb TURKEY Kielbasa Link, halved long way, sliced
1/2lb Shrimp (Optional)
2 frozen Chicken Breasts
12c Water
10 Chicken Broth Cubes
2 cans Stewed Tomatoes, undrained
1/2 Green Pepper, chopped
1/2 Red Pepper, chopped
1 Onion
1-1.5tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce (Believe I did 1)
2tsp McCormick Cajun Season
1/4tsp McCormick Lemon Pepper
1/4tsp Paprika
1/4tsp Mustard Powder
1/4tsp Sweet Pepper and Onion Season (From Fleet Farm)
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
1 tsp dried Parsley

Butter Cooking Spray Crock. Add all ingredients. Due to time restraints that day, I did on High for 3 hours, then Low for 4-5 hours. Otherwise, cook on LOW till Beans are soft.

Optional to Saute Shrimp and/or add 1/2way through cooking.
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So Fresh and So CoConuty (Coconut Mint N Rosemary Pea Soup)

A REFRESHING twist on the Good Ol’ Split Pea Soup.

4 Chicken Broth Cubes + 4c Water
4 Vegi Bouillon Cubes + 4c water
1 lb Turkey Kielbasa, sliced
1/2 TO 1 bag Split Peas (I believe I did almost 1lb)
2c Potatoes, diced
1c Celery
2c Carrots, sliced
1 Onion
1/4tsp Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp Garlic Powder
1 tsp Dried Oregano
1 tsp Dried Parsley
1 large Garlic Clove, minced
1 TO 1.5tsp Dried Mint (I Believe I did 1.5tsp)*
1tsp Dried Rosemary
1c canned Coconut Milk (1hr Before Serving)

LIGHTLY Butter Crock (Or Butter Cooking Spray). Add all ingredients, except coconut milk and 1/2tsp of the 1.5tsp Mint. Cook on low 6-8 hours, til vegis are soft. Last hour add coconut milk and 1/2tsp mint.

*I honestly forgot which I added. Busy day! So add 1tsp Mint. If the last hour it needs more, throw in the other 1/2tsp. Also, my split pea bag was open, not sure if any was missing. But, there was more than half, for sure!

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Lemon Peppered Chick Soup

7 Chicken Broth Cubes + 7c Water
1 can Cream of Chicken
3 Frozen Chicken Breasts
1 sm. Onion
1/2c Celery
1c Carrots
1.5tsp McCormick Lemon Pepper
1/2T dried Parsley
1/2tsp dried Oregano
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/4tsp Sage
1/4tsp dried Dill
1/4tsp dried Rosemary
1/2c Frozen Peas (Last hour)
1/2tsp more of McCormick Lemon Pepper (Last hour)
2c Egg Noodles (Last hour)

LIGHTLY Butter Crock (Or Butter Cooking Spray). Add all ingredients, EXCEPT 1/2tsp of the Lemon Pepper, Peas, and Noodles. Cook on LOW 5-6 hours. Last hour add in 1/2tsp Lemon Pepper, Peas, and Noodles.
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Tay’s Coconut Pad Thai Soup

3-4 Pork Chops* (Smaller, boneless), browned in 1tsp SESAME OIL
1/2lb Shrimp (Optional)
1/8tsp Sesame Oil
5c Water + 5 Chicken Broth Cubes
1 Carrot, shredded
1/2 Red Pepper + 1/2 Green Pepper, cut small
1T Radish, minced
1 lrg. Garlic Clove, crushed
1 can Bean Sprouts, drained
1.5T Fish Sauce
1.5T Soy Sauce
1tsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1.5T Rice Vinegar
3T Peanut Butter
2tsp Honey
1/4tsp Ginger Powder
1/8tsp + 1/16tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Dried Cilantro
1/4 Cumin
1/2T Dried Chives
1/4tsp Lemon Pepper
1.5tsp Packed Brown Sugar
1/2tsp Red Pepper Flakes
3/4c Coconut Milk (Add last hour)

Lightly butter crock. Brown meats in sesame oil. Add all to crock, except coconut milk. Last hour add coconut milk. (Also, Shrimp can be added later, too). Cook on low 6-8 hours.
*Chicken may work.
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Western Tater Soup (Southwestern Cheesy Potato Soup)

1/2 lb. TO 1 lb. Sweet Italian Turkey Sausage
6 Chicken Broth Cubes + 6c Water
1c Salsa Con Queso Cheese Dip
1/2lb. bag Ore Ida Cubed Potatoes with Peppers and Onions
1can Southwestern Corn, drained (Peppers kind)
1.25c Frozen Chopped Broccoli
1 Onion
1/4tsp Mustard Powder
1/4tsp Pepper
1/16 Sea Salt
1/4tsp Paprika
1/4tsp Onion Powder
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1/8tsp LAWRY’S Seasonal Salt
1/2c Shredd. Cheddar Cheese (Last Hour)
1/4c Milk (Last Hour)

Remove sausage from casings. Cook. Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Crock. Add all, EXCEPT shredded cheese and milk. Cook on low total 8 hours, about. Last hour, remove 2/3 of chunks with some juice. Blend. Return to crock. Add in milk and cheese. Cook last hour. Serve each bowl with splash of Louisiana Hot Sauce..
Optional: Adding Peppers to above ingredients.
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Moo Shroom N Barley Soup (Beef Mushroom and Barley Soup)

1 8oz. Pkg. Mushroom, sliced
1/2 lb. Steak, sliced
1/2c TO 3/4c Barley (Add halfway thro) – I did 3/4
3c Water + 3 Beef Broth Cubes
4c Water + 4 Chicken Broth
1 can Cream of mushroom
1/2T Butter
1 Celery, cut long way, sliced
1 Onion
1T Green Onions, minced
1tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
1/16tsp Sea Salt
1/8tsp Celery Salt
1/8tsp Ground Pepper
1/4tsp Dried Thyme
1/2tsp Sage Powder
1/8tsp Garlic Powder
1tsp Dried Parsley

Butter flavor cooking spray crock. Add all, EXCEPT barley, into the crock. Halfway through add in barley. Cook on low total 6-8 hours.

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Pig N Tater Soup (Ham N Potato Soup)

3c GOLDEN Potatoes, diced (Skin on)
1c TO 1.5c Ham, diced (I use 1)
1T Salted Butter + Some to rub crock
5c Water + 5 Chicken Broth Cubes
1.5tsp Fresh Garlic Clove, minced
1 Celery, cut long way & sliced
1 Onion
1 Carrot, grated
1/8 tsp Sea Salt
1/4tsp Pepper
1T Dried Parsley
1/8tsp TO 1/4tsp Celery Salt (I use 1/8)
1tsp Dijon Mustard
1/2c Sour Cream (Before serving)

LIGHTLY butter crock. Add all ingredients, EXCEPT sour cream. Cook on low 6-8 hours. About 30minutes before serving, scoop out 2/3 of ingredients with a little juice (I try not to grab the ham), blend in blender. Then add back into crock. Right before serving, stir in sour cream. Eat.
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Porky Pig N Bean Soup (Ham & White Bean Soup)

1c to 1.5c Ham, cubed
1 can Cannellini beans, drained
1can Northern Beans, drained
1 can Navy Beans, drained
1 can Butter Beans, drained
5c Water + 5 Chicken Broth Cubes
1 Onion
1 Carrot, grated
1.5tsp Garlic, minced
1/4 tsp Mustard Powder
1/8tsp Sea Salt
1/8tsp Pepper
1/4tsp Cajun Seasoning
1 Bay Leaf

Add all to Butter Flavor Cooking Sprayed Crock. Cook low about 8 hours.

*I like it the way it is. You can choose to use dried beans, but, will need to alter, more broth. Longer cooking time may be needed. Also thickening. Like 1-2T Flour with some of the soup broth blended, well. Then stirred into the soup. May alter flavor, tho. Try above recipe FIRST!

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Reuben Soup (Corned Beef N Kraut Soup)

1/2T Butter
7c Water + SIX (6) Beef Broth Cubes
2lb Corned Beef WITH Season Pkt.
1 16oz can sauerkraut, DRAINED well
2c Golden Potatoes, cubed
1c Baby Carrots, cut
1c Pearled Onions (Or 1c chopped Onion)
1c Mushrooms
1.5tsp Fresh Garlic Cloves, minced
1/4tsp Caraway Seeds
1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes
1 Bay Leaf
1T Worcestershire
3T Russian Salad Dressing
1/2c Heavy Creamer (Before serving)
Shredded Swiss Cheese (Top each serving)

Butter Flavor Cooking Spray, well, crock pot. Add all, EXCEPT Heavy Creamer and Swiss Cheese. Top meat with season pkt. Half way through, stir it all together. Cook on low 8 hours. About hour before, Shredd./Cut corned beef, add back to crock. Right before serving, remove Bay Leaf and stir in Creamer. Top each bowl with a good amount of Swiss Cheese.

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Loaded Nacho Supreme Soup

1lb Lean Ground Turkey
5 Chicken Broth Cubes + 5c Water
1/2 can Refried Beans
1c jarred Queso Cheese (I use Salsa con Queso)
1/2c Mild Salsa
1 can Diced Tomatoes, undrained
1 packed cup Spinach, chopped
1/2c Black Olives, chopped
1c Mushrooms, sliced
Up to 1/2c Jalapenos, deseed, chop (I do 1/2c)
1 Onion
1tsp Louisiana Hot Sauce
1 Taco Season Pkt.
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
Top with: Sour Cream, Shredd. Chedd. Cheese, and lots of Tortilla Chips!

Cook turkey meat. Season with Taco Seasoning Pkt (I don’t add water, just season). Butter Flavor Cooking Spray Crock. Add all ingredients. Cook on low 6 hours. Serve with spoon of sour cream, sprinkle of shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.
We’ve played with this and added 1c egg noodles (I didn’t care for noodles, rest of family enjoyed). Also, I was going to add 1/2 TO 1can Chili Beans. But, forgot. May try that next time. Recipe above was delicious, as is, tho! Alt. Ideas: Beef /Chicken instead of Turkey. Vegis, all optional.

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Ehhh, What’s up Doc?! Soup (Delicious Gourmet Carrot Soup)

1/3T Butter + Some to rub crock
5 Chicken Broth Cubes + 5c Water
1 lb. Carrots, cut small. Not blended. (I used Baby Carrots)
1c Mushrooms, sliced
1 Celery, cut long way then cut small
2tsp Fresh Garlic, minced
1T + 1tsp Chives, minced
1.5T Dill Weed
1/2tsp Curry
1/8tsp Sea Salt
1/2c Heavy Creamer (Add Last Hour)
You can amp this recipe with 1/3c Frozen Peas & 3/4c Egg Noodles, last hour. Optional.

Lightly butter crock. Add all except creamer. About 1 hr prior to serving, scoop out most the carrots with some soup juice (Try not to get the other vegis). Blend smooth in blender. Add back to crock. Stir in creamer. Wait 1 hour. Eat. I cooked on Low about 7hours total.
You can choose to not add celery or mushrooms at first. Once carrots are soft, blend. Add back to crock. Then add in vegis. Last hour stir in creamer. If it’s easier…?

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CluckTastic Bean Soup (Chicken and Green Bean Soup)

1lb Frozen Chicken Breasts
1 bag Frozen Whole Green Beans
1 can Cream of Mushroom
5c Water + 5 Chicken Broth Cubes
1/2T Butter (To rub crock)
1c Potatoes, diced
1 Carrot, grated
1 Onion
3/4c Baby Bella Mushrooms
2T Soy Sauce
1/4tsp Sage Seasoning
1/4tsp Garlic Powder
1/8tsp Celery Salt
1/8tsp Sea Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper

Rub crock with butter. Add all ingredients. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

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The Juiciest Burger Soup (Cheese Burger Soup)

A Burger Soup that ACTUALLY Tastes Like a Juicy Burger!

1 lb. Lean Ground Beef, while browning season with a few good shakes of Paprika, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Oregano, Parsley, and Pepper
3 Beef Broth Cubes
3 Chicken Broth Cubes
6 1/2c Water
1 Onion Soup/Dip Packet (I used Mrs Grass)
1 can diced Tomatoes (Basil Oregano kind), slightly drained
1c Spinach, roughly chopped
1/2c Mushroom, sliced (I used Baby Bellas)
1 sm./med. Onion
1c Potatoes, skin on, diced
1 small Carrot, grated
1/2T Worcestershire
2T Dill Pickle Relish
1/4tsp Red Pepper Flakes (Adds extra kick)
1tsp Parsley
1/4tsp LAWRY’S Seasonal Salt
2 oz. Velveeta (Add last hour)
1/2c Shredded Mild Cheddar Cheese (Add Last hour)

Brown meat, while seasoning with seasons listed. LIGHTLY butter crock (Or Butter Flavor Cooking Spray it). Add all to crock, EXCEPT Velveeta and shredded cheese. Cook on low 6 hours. Last hour add in cheeses.

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My Big Fat Greek Soup, Minus the Fat! (Light Greek Soup)

A Delicious and Light Greek Soup. Full of beneficial ingredients.
5c Chicken Broth Cube + 5c Water
1.5 lb. JENNIE-O EXTRA LEAN Turkey Cutlets
1 can Chickpeas, drained
1 can Cannellini Beans, drained
1 Carrot, grated
1c Well Packed Spinach
Nicely filled 1/4tsp FRESH Lemon Zest
1 Garlic Clove, minced
2tsp + 1 tsp McCormick Greek Seasoning
1tsp Dried Dill Weed
1/8tsp UP TO 1/4tsp Sea Salt
1/2c Frozen Peas (Add last hour)
1c Frozen Okra (Add last hour)
1 Egg, beat til frothy/foaming (Last 15minutes)

LIGHTLY Butter Crock. Add in all except peas, okra, 1tsp Greek seasoning, and egg. Cook on Low 6-8 hours. Last hour add in peas, okra, and 1tsp seasoning. Beat egg til frothy/foamy. SLOWLY stir into soup. Cook for 15 minutes. Stirring frequently. Serve.

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Soup of the Kings (Ham A La King Soup)

1T Butter + Some to rub crock
1c UP TO 1.5c Ham, diced small (I use 1c)
1 can Cream of Celery
4c Chicken Broth Cubes + 4c Water
1/4c UP TO 1/4c+1/8c Pimento Green Olives, sliced (I use 1/4c)
1 Med. Onion
1T Capers, minced
1tsp Worcestershire
1tsp Prepared Mustard
1/4tsp Mustard Powder
1/16 Sea Salt
1tsp Dried Parsley
1/4tsp Dried Dill Weed
1/2c Frozen Peas (Add last hour)
1.5c Milk (Last hour)
1c Shredded Swiss Cheese (Last hour)
1c Med. Shell Noodles (Last 45min.)

Cook on low for 5 hours. Last hour add in cheese, milk, and peas. Stir frequently. Last 45minutes, add in noodles. Serve with Biscuits.

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