Quick Corn and Potato Chowder

Soups, Stews & Chowders
Difficulty Rating – 1
Source Unknown
2 cans cream of potato soup
2 cans creamed corn
2 soup cans milk
4 slices bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
Freshly ground pepper.
Combine soup, creamed corn and milk in a large soup pot. Simmer until hot over medium heat. Ladle into soup bowls or mugs. Sprinkle with freshly ground [...]

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Pumpkin Stew

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Difficulty Rating – 3
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1 ½ lbs boneless beef round, cubed
1 Tbsp real butter
1 med onion, coarsely chopped
2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
5 cups water
½ tsp salt
½ tsp dried thyme leaves
¼ tsp ground black pepper
1 pumpkin (about 5 pounds)
¼ cup sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup frozen green peas
In a 4-quart Dutch oven, brown beef [...]

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Potato Chowder

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Difficulty Rating – 3
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8 oz salt pork
1 1/2 cup onion
3/4 c up celery
1 cup flour
3 qt chicken stock
1 lb new potatoes
48 oz canned cream-style corn
6 cup milk
1 cup cream
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp white pepper
Parsley
Cook the salt pork in a heavy saucepot, over a low flame, to render the fat. [...]

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Potato Barley Soup

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Difficulty Rating – 3
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1 large onion — diced
2 celery stalks — diced
4 garlic cloves — minced
3 quarts chicken stock — or beef
1/2 cup barley — rinsed
2 carrots — diced
2 large Idaho potatoes — peeled and diced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Salt to taste
Sauté the onion, celery and garlic in a bit [...]

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Potato and Bacon Soup

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Difficulty Rating – 2
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2 cans (about 14oz each) chicken broth
3 russet potatoes (1-3/4 to 2 lbs), peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 tsp dried thyme leaves
4 to 6 strips bacon, chopped
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Combine broth, potatoes, onion, and thyme in Dutch oven; bring to a boil [...]

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New England Haddock Chowder

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Difficulty Rating – 2
Source: Unknown

1 lb. haddock fillets
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups hot water
2 cups milk
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1 cup diced potatoes
Dash of pepper
Cut fillets into 1-inch pieces. Melt butter in a saucepan. Add onion and cook until tender. Add water, potatoes, pepper and fish. Cook about 15 minutes or until [...]

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New England Clam Chowder

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Difficulty Rating – 2
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4 (6 1/2 oz.) cans minced clams with juice
1/2 lb. salt pork or bacon, diced
1 cup chopped onion
6 to 8 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 c. water
3 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
4 c. half and half cream or milk
3 to 4 tbsp. cornstarch
chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Cut [...]

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Meatball Soup

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Difficulty Rating – 3
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1 pound ground beef
1/4 cup fine bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, minced
3 eggs
1 tablespoon grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dry oregano
1/4 cup olive oil
3 quarts chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped cooked spinach
Parmesan cheese
In a bowl blend together beef, breadcrumbs, garlic, 1 egg, Romano cheese, salt, pepper and [...]

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Mary’s Mushroom Soup

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Difficulty Rating – 1
Source: danijas89 (my family)
TRIED AND TRUE!!! Recipe from a member of my family.

1 large can of cream of mushroom soup
sliced mushrooms (canned is okay)
2 tbsp butter
garlic to taste
1/2 tsp beef bouillon mixed in 1 cup water
1 tsp kitchen bouquet or gravy master
1/2 cup chopped bacon or [...]

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Lamb Stew

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Difficulty Rating – 3
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1 ½ pounds thickly sliced bacon, diced
6 pounds boneless lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch pieces
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup water
4 cups beef stock
2 teaspoons white sugar
4 cups diced carrots
2 large onions, cut into bite-size pieces
3 potatoes
1 [...]

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