Chicken Soup

Homemade Chicken Soup

Yummy on a cold day, or when someone at home is sick

4 - 5 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup finely chopped shallots or green onion
4 cups water
2½ cups chicken broth
½ cup finely diced celery
1¼ tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. marjoram
1/8 tsp. thyme
pinch black pepper
3 oz. medium egg noodles, uncooked (can use whole wheat egg noodles)

Combine all ingredients in large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer for 30 minutes.

Return to a boil and add noodles and cook for required time.
Garnish as desired.

Southwestern Surprise

Taken from the Hungry Girl Cookbook

Southwestern Surprise

4 oz cooked extra lean ground beef, drained
1-16 oz package sweet corn kernels
2-15 oz cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1-15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
3-14.5 oz cans no-salt added diced tomatoes
1-14.5 oz can Italian-style diced tomatoes
1 envelope taco seasoning mix
1 envelope ranch dip/dressing mix
¼ cup minced onions
Salt and pepper to taste

Pour the toms and corn in a large pot. Add remaining ingredients and stir thoroughly. Bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and allow soup to sit for at least 5 minutes.