Vegetable and Cabbage Soup (Weight Watchers Recipe)

I found this recipe here, and then tweaked it a little bit. It's only about 25 cal for a whole cup of this stuff. I am trying to eat better now that the holidays are pretty much over (of course). This soup is perfect. I have had this as part of my lunches and as snacks. This recipe makes a big pot of soup that you can eat on for days. I doubled the recipe I found and this is how I made mine below.

64 oz fat-free beef broth (2 of those big cartons)
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 c chopped cabbage (I used the bagged coleslaw kind)
1 whole onion, diced/chopped
1 can green beans, drained
1 can Rotel
1 can petite diced tomatoes
1 c chopped carrot
1 c chopped zucchini
1 tsp basil
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp Cajun seasoning
2 beef bouillon cubes

I also threw in a tiny can of Spicy Hot V8, but that was just for fun.

Spray a big soup pot with cooking spray and saute onion, garlic, and carrots over med-high heat for about 5 min. Then add EVERYTHING else except for the zucchini. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and let simmer about 30 min. Add zucchini and continue simmering another 10-15 min.

Crock Pot Taco Soup

I prepared all of this the night before. Browned the ground beef, sauteed the onions, and put everything together in the crock pot. All I did in the morning was take it out of the fridge and turn it on! Delicious and perfect on a chilly day! Yum.

1 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion, diced
1 (15 oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15.25 oz.) can sweet corn, drained
1 (10 oz.) can green enchilada sauce
1 (14 oz.) can chicken broth
1 can tomato sauce
1 packet taco seasoning
Optional: light sour cream, cheese, chips

Brown ground beef, add onions, drain. Combine all ingredients on crock pot. Cover and cook on Low 6-8 hrs. 

Original recipes found here and here.

Spicy Chicken Taco Soup in the Crock-Pot

Yes, I'm on a soup kick. It's the cool weather! Anyway, DELICIOUS.

1 onion, diced
1 can of corn, drained
1 can black beans, rinsed/drained
1 can chili beans
1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
1 can/bottle beer (12 oz)
2 cans Rotel, undrained
1 packet taco seasoning (or make your own, see below)
3 chicken breasts
Optional: Light sour cream, red-fat shredded cheddar, crumbled tortilla chips

Make your own taco seasoning!  I realized I forgot to buy a packet of taco seasoning, so I just made my own. Very easy and you probably have all the spices.

1 tbsp chili powder
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/4 tsp onion powder
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp salt and pepper, each

Place the onion, chili beans, black beans, corn, tomato sauce, beer, and diced tomatoes in a slow cooker. Add taco seasoning, and stir to blend. Lay chicken breasts on top of the mixture, pressing down slightly until just covered by the other ingredients. Set slow cooker for low heat, cover, and cook for 6-7 hours. Shred the chicken. Serve topped with shredded cheddar cheese, a dollop of sour cream, and crushed tortilla chips!!

Original recipe found here. 

Turkey Kielbasa Stew

This is great! Perfect for this stormy and sort of cold night. New favorite for sure!

1 lb turkey kielbasa sausage, cut into slices
1 (14 oz) can beef broth
1 can tomato soup (10.75 oz)
1/2 c water
3 c shredded cabbage
1 onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 c lite sour cream

In a large saucepan over medium heat, spray with olive oil spray, and cook sausage until brown. Pour broth, tomato soup and water into pan with sausage. Stir in cabbage, onion and bell pepper and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 45 minutes, or until flavors are well blended. Stir in sour cream and heat through before serving.

Original recipe found here.

Slow-Cooker Carne Asada

Two new recipes in two days!? No!! It's true. I'm kind of impressed with myself. Anyway, this is delicious and spicy! I put the meat in a tortilla and ate it like a taco, so do what you want with it!

1 (10.5 ounce) can beef broth

3 diced tomatoes 

2 jalapeno peppers chopped

1 sweet onion, chopped 

4 cloves garlic, minced

2 pounds steak (we used a big sirloin)

2 tbsp ground cumin 

2 tbsp chili powder 

2 tsp salt 

2 tsp black pepper

In a small bowl, combine the cumin, chili powder, salt and black pepper. Rub spice mixture all over steak and place in crock pot, then add all veggies. Pour beef broth over it all and cook on low 8 hours. Take out steak and shred with 2 forks.

Original recipe found here.