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Corn & Sausage Chowder
4T. Butter
2T. all-purpose flour
1lb. pkg. smoked sausage, cut in 1/2 in. slices
1qt. milk
1 1/2c. frozen corn
18oz. can Campbell's Chunky Old Fashioned Potato and Ham
1T. Cajun Seasoning
2c. shredded cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS: Melt butter in a large pot; stir in flour and blend thoroughly. Add sausage and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add remainder ingredients, cover and cook over low heat until everything well blended and warm, stirring occasionally.
Athena's Heaping Advice
You can make some yummy soups starting with boxed soups. Boxed soups are a healthier option with little or no preservatives and artificial flavors. Campbells has a line of boxed soups. My favorite is the Pacific Natural Foods brand. You can add a small noodle to a tomato soup and give your kids a healthier Spaghetti O, or you could choose your favorite and add meat to make it hearty. Give it a shot, and let me know what you think.
Pacific Natural Foods. Campbell's has a line of boxed soups as well. The soups that come in the boxes tend to have less artificial flavors, aren't condensed, and do not have preservatives. There are an endless ideas of what you can accomplish with one of these boxes. You can use one of these as a base for a soup and add additional ingredients. For example: adding a fun noodle to the tomato soup and topping with some cheddar cheese. You can add heartiness to any soup by adding your favorite meat or even just potatoes.
Choice CChoice Chili
2 cans red beans 15oz.
1 small onion chopped
2 Roma tomatoes chopped
2 heaping tbs. chili powder2-4 drops of Tabasco
1/4 cup sugar1 lb hamburger
DIRECTIONS: Brown hamburger in deep pot. When meat is almost finished browning add onion and tomatoes. When fully browned drain grease add tomato sauce and beans, do not drain the beans. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to boil then simmer for at least 20 min.
Amy's Tidbit
This is a very basic chili recipe. Many different things can be added to suit your family. If you like thick chili keep it as is. I usually add a can or two of water to make my chili go further. If you like spicy chili add more Tabasco or chili powder or a cup of salsa or all three. The sugar just gives it a little sweetness that is unexpected and in my experience most people really like it. If this is new for you and your leery, start with a couple tablespoons and see what you think. I have used different types of beans in a batch. I haven't even mentioned peppers or many other things that could be added, but I hope I have you thinking.
I like chili recipes a lot, it is not Fall until I have made chili. I am always looking for new and different chili recipes. My hope is that you like this recipe so much it becomes your own. Once you start cooking it is yours, I'm not in the kitchen with you your doing the work. Don't be afraid to add things you like and let us know.
Looking Forward to Next Week
It's everywhere this time of year and next week we're talking about it; PUMPKIN! We would love to receive any recipes that you have including pumpkin. We are also going to spend a little time discussing pecans, so throw those recipes in too.
Next week are focusing on this season's delicacy; pumpkin. If you have any pumpkin recipes or ideas you would like to submit, please send them to us. We love input.
