st. patty's day soup

st. patty's day soup:

corned beef & cabbage

2 T. oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 leeks, sliced

4 carrots, sliced

5 medium red potatoes, diced

1 head green cabbage, sliced

2 lb. corned beef (with seasoning packet)

8 cups water

in a large pot, saute garlic, leeks & carrots in oil for 4-5 mins.
trim fat from corned beef.
add water and beef (+ seasoning packet's contents) to pot.
bring to a boil.
cover and reduce heat to low and simmer 3 hours.
remove beef and shred meat.
return it to the pot.
add potatoes & cabbage and simmer for additional 30-45 minutes until tender.

yum. i now love this irish meal.

totally from skinnytaste...i only twisted it a tiny tad

mexicorn chowder

mexicorn chowder

2 c. water

2 chicken bullion cubes (or 2 t. granules)

1 can creamed corn

1 can mexicorn (corn w/ peppers)

1 can diced green chilies

3 medium red potatoes, diced

1/2 t. salt

1/4 t. cumin

1/4 t. black pepper

1/2 t. garlic powder

tortilla chips, to garnish

mix all ingredients in slow cooker (crock-pot).

simmer on high 6 hours.

next time, we're adding a spoonful of salsa to our bowls right before we chow.

beans & greens soup

beans & greens soup

5 c. water

1 large can crushed tomatoes

1 pkg (lb.) dry great northern beans

1/2 c. brown rice, uncooked

1/2 c. dehydrated onions

1/4 t. black pepper

1/2 t. garlic salt

1/2 t. dried basil

handful, fresh spinach (opt.)

mix all ingredients in slow cooker (crock-pot) and simmer on high 7-8 hours.

add fresh spinach 20 minutes before serving, if you so desire.

---quicker version---beans & greens soup
3 c. water

1 large can crushed tomatoes

2 cans great northern beans, drained & rinsed

1/2 c. brown rice, cooked

1/2 c. dehydrated onions

1/4 t. black pepper

1/2 t. garlic salt

1/2 t. dried basil

handful, fresh spinach (opt.)

mix all ingredients in slow cooker (crock-pot) and simmer on high 2-3 hours.
add fresh spinach 20 before serving, in you so desire.

15 bean and ham soup

15 bean and ham soup

6 c. water
1 package 15 bean mix
2 c. chopped ham
1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
1 c. sliced carrots
1 c. diced purple onion
1 t. oregano
1 t. basil
1/2 t. black pepper
1/2 t. salt
1 t. liquid smoke (opt.)

combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
cook on high 6 hours.
simmer on low until ready to serve.

...my mr. likes it with hot, fresh, wheat rolls.