Turkey Chili Soup

Diced cooked turkey breast (or chicken, I was going to get a rotisserie chicken but they also had a turkey breast in the same place so I did that)

1 medium onion diced

2 garlic gloves, minced

olive oil for frying onions and garlic

2 cans great northern beans, rinsed

1 can original rotel

4 cups chicken broth

1 can (4 ounces) green chilis

1/2 can (4oz) diced jalapeños with some of the juice

1 tsp salt

1 tsp cumin

2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

toppings:

shredded cheddar cheese 

sour cream

In a pan cook onions in olive oil until soft.

Add garlic for 30 seconds on low heat.

Add all other ingredients (except toppings) to a crockpot

Cook on high for 2 hours, then lower it to keep warm.

Enjoy a  bowl and top it with cheddar cheese and sour cream.

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Italian Pinwheels

I found this recipe on the internet.  Try making them, they are easy and delicious for a party. 

3 Large burrito soft shells

8 ounce softened cream cheese

1/4 cup italian bread crumbs

1/4 cup parmesan cheese (you could substitute cheddar cheese)

2/3 cup diced banana peppers from a jar, dry most of the liquid

2/3 cup diced roasted red peppers from a jar, dry most of the liquid

9 slices of provolone cheese

1/2 lbs Genoa salami (from the deli, I have them slice it thin)

pepperoni slices (I buy one pack you will have leftovers)

romaine lettuce

Mix softened cream cheese, italian bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, banana peppers and roasted red peppers together. divid in 3rds.

Take 1/3rd of the cream cheese mixture and spread on one soft shell. Repeat with the other 2 soft shells.

Put 3 slices of provolone cheese in the center from left to right.

Layer genoa salami around the entire soft shell.

Next layer pepperoni. Don't layer them side by side. spread them out so the soft shell does get too fat to roll.  That is why I have the deli slice the genoa thin. 

Last, add some romaine lettuce on the bottom half of the soft shell only.  Make sure you split the ribs so it isn't too bulky.

Start to roll up the soft shell closest to you. Make sure you roll it tight and don't push out the filling. 

Wrap the 3 roll ups in plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for at least one hour to have the cream cheese get hard for easy cutting.

Then cut off the ends and cut slices to equal 8 slices.  Don't cut them too thin or they will fall apart and not too large.  

Best to make them the day you are going to eat them. They did still taste good and weren't too soggy the next day. 

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 you cut the ends off. but I save them for later to eat. 

Parmesan Basil Tomato Soup

2 Tbls butter

1 c diced onions

2 diced carrots

2 Tbls minced garlic from a jar

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

2 (28 ounce) cans san Marzano tomatoes

1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained

1 Tbls sugar

1/4 tsp dried basil

1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

4 cups vegetable broth

1 parmesan rind (I put it in and it all melted. so you could probably put in a 1/4 cup parmesan)

1 bay leaf

3 Tbls basil pesto (good quality)

2 Tbls balsamic vinegar

1 cup packed fresh basil leaves

1 cup heavy cream(next time try coconut milk)

In a large soup pot, add 2 Tbls butter, onions and carrots. Cook until soft on low. 

Add garlic for 15 seconds (don't burn it)

Add tomato sauce, san Marzano tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, sugar, dried basil, Italian seasoning, vegetable broth, parmesan rind, bay leaf, basil pesto, balsamic vinegar.  

Simmer in the soup pot for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Add 1 cup fresh basil.

Add 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk. 

Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and blended. 

Enjoy!

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