Turkey, Bean and Vegetable Chili

1 pound ground turkey, or ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 clove garlic minced
2 large carrots, chopped
2 stalks of celery, chopped
1 medium yellow pepper, chopped
1 medium bell pepper, chopped
1 Tbsp. Chili power
1 Tbsp. Paprika
2 tsp. Cumin
1 tsp. Dried oregano
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/4 tsp. Cayenne pepper, optional
29 oz. Fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
29 oz. Canned diced tomatoes, with mild green chilies ( Rotel)
15 1/2 oz. Canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
15 oz. Fat-free canned refried beans

Instructions

Brown turkey, or hamburger meat, drain and set aside

Coat a large pot with cooking spray, set over medium-high heat .
Cook onion until soft but not browned, add garlic; cook stirring 1 minute. Add carrots, celery, and peppers; cook stirring occasionally , for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and cayenne; stir for 1 minute.

Stir in broth, tomatoes and both types of beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered ,stirring every 5 minutes, about 35 minutes total. Yields about 1 1/2 cups chili per serving

This is a weight watcher recipe, and very tasty. PointsPlus Value 5

Mom (Lisa)

Tortilla Soup (Langham recipe)

Tortilla Soup (Langham recipe)

Ingredients:

1 can Rotel

1 16 oz. can tomato juice

1 can chicken broth

1 onion (chopped)

2 Tbl. Olive oil

1 can beef broth

1 pkg of tostitos (chips)
2 bell peppers

1 pkg of monterrey jack cheese

cooked chicken - if desired, you can use canned white chicken meat (the original recipe did not have any meat)

Instructions:

Cook onions and peppers in oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients except chips and cheese. Heat and simmer for 10 minutes.Crumble chips in bowls, add cheese, and add soup. ENJOY!

Clarklake Beach Bar TomatoSoup

Clarklake Beach Bar Tomato Soup 

Ingredients:

·        1lg(32oz) can tomato soup

·        1(8oz) pkg. Cream cheese

·        1(3oz) pkg Cream cheese

·        2(16oz) cans stewed tomatoes

·        1qt. half and half

·        Garlic powder and black pepper

·        ½ stick butter

·        Shredded mozzarella cheese

·        Croutons

Instructions:
·        Mixsoup and cream cheese with mixer
·        Blend tomatoes in blender and add to soup cream cheese mixture
·        Add half and half
·        Season to taste
·        Add butter
·        Heat and serve with mozzarella cheese and croutons on top