Chilies,chowders,and Soups

[kira423 1]

Chicken Chili (Very Yummy)2 tablespoons of olive oil1 cup of diced onions1 cup diced green or red bell peppers1/4 cup sliced pickled jalapeno peppers (optional)2 14-1/2oz. cans of diced tomatoes2 15oz. cans of kindnry, pinto, or black beans. or a combination of them, rinsed and drained1 cup chicken broth, or bullion cube dissolved in 1 cup of boiling water3 cups of chopped COOKED chicken1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder1/2 teaspoons cumin1/2 teaspoons of coriander1/4 teaspoons salt1/4 teaspoon od poultry seasoning1/8 teaspoon of cayenne seasoning (optional)1/8 teaspoon of black pepperlit sour cream or plain yogurt (optional)Heat oil over medium heat. Satue onion and bell peppers for about 5 minuts, or until onions are clear. Add remaining ingredients (except sour cream) and stir thoroughly. Bring it all to a boil, then reduce your heat, and simmer for 20 minutes.garnish with sour cream or yogurt if desired!!Creamed Corn Chowder4 slices of center cut bacon1/2 cup diced onion1 cup diced celery1 cup diced carrots2 cups peeled and diced yukon gold potatoes1 14-1/2oz can chicken broth2 14-1/2oz cans of creamed corn1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon of black pepper1/4 teaspoon dried thyme3/4 cups of fat free half and half (optional)- this is for a thinner chowderCook bacon over medium heat until it is crisp, remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. add onion and celery to the skillet you cooked the bacon in and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until onions are clear. add carrots potatoes and broth and bring to a boil. cover and cook it for 10 minutes, or until veggies are tender.add corn and seasonings and heat through. If you are wanting a thinner chowder add your half and half and simmer for an additional 2 minutes. crumble your bacon and use as a garnish!!These are both really good I like the chowder a lot, my dad (Rest His Soul) had me cook it for him all of the time.

[buxgoddess 1]

What a classic this dish is - chilli carne con. Most of my mates love the chickpeas, but butter beans or even cubed potatoes will work well in their place. Feel free to pep up this dish with more chilli depending on your taste. This will make enough for six portions, so simply freeze the extra if you’re only cooking for four – it's so damn good the next day, even on a jacket potato! This is fantastic.To make the chilli firstly peel and finely chop the onions, garlic, carrots and celery – don’t worry about the technique, just chop away until fine. Then halve the red peppers, remove the stalks and seeds and roughly chop. Place your largest casserole-type pan on a medium high heat. Add 2 lugs of olive oil and all your chopped vegetables following which add the chilli powder, cumin and cinnamon with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Now stir every 30 seconds for around 7 minutes until softened and lightly coloured. Add the drained chickpeas, drained kidney beans and the tinned tomatoes and add the minced beef, breaking any larger chunks up with a wooden spoon. Fill one of the empty tomato tins with water and pour this into the pan and then pick the coriander leaves and place them in the fridge. Finely chop the washed stalks and stir in and add the balsamic vinegar and season with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Now bring to the boil and turn the heat down to a simmer with a lid slightly askew for about an hour, stirring every now and again to stop it catching.To serve the chilli we have our own choice. This is fantastic served with fluffy rice. Just divide the rice and chilli into big bowls or serve in the middle of the table and let everyone help themselves. If you don't fancy rice it's equally good with a nice hunk of fresh crusty bread, over a jacket potato or with couscous. Put a small bowl of natural yoghurt, some guacamole and a few wedges of lime on the table, and sprinkle the chilli with the coriander leaves. I love to add a nice green salad to round it off and this is something I relish on.

Edited May 7, 2010 by buxgoddess (see edit history)

[kira423 1]

That really does sound yummy, I will try this after I go shopping (so I can get the ingredients) and I will post some feedback on it Thank you for sharing with us goddess!!

[auto7820 0]

Nice recipe, the flavors work well together.