Just what my cold frozen body needed

Ummmmm brrrrrr freeze

We ended up with a total of 15.5 inches of sloppy wet snow. Tonight was one of those nights made for soup. Not just soup from a can, but soup made from scratch (or semi scratch). We have been freezing for 2 days now and I needed to warm up. Yesterday I started the makings of chicken noodle soup by throwing some pre marinated (roasted garlic and herb) chicken in the crock pot and cooking it all day until it fell apart. I saved all of the juices and shredded the chicken. I also made chocolate chip cookies and banana bread, so check out yesterdays post too!Today all I had to do was put it together. I don't go by any recipe so here's what I did. Chop some carrots, celery, potato and onion and saute them in a little bit of oil for about 10 minutes on medium heat, season them with salt and pepper. I added the juices from the chicken and about 12 cups of water. To give it a lot more flavor I use a chicken stock paste (2-3 tablespoons), half of my shredded chicken, some oregano and a bay leaf and pasta. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes and enjoy. I made a crusty garlic bread to go with mine. The kids loved it and I am all warmed up! I think I will use the rest of my shredded chicken for sandwiches smothered in warm BBQ sauce. Yummm.
Now that I'm all fat and full I am joining Ann for a virtual girls nite out. If you want to join and meet some new bloggy friends click here! It's a nice relaxing environment where you can pull up a chair, grab your favorite cocktail and a bowl of soup and lets have some fun!!!!

If I had my choice of any drink to I think it would have to be a frozen margarita and a sunny beach to go along with it! But since I dont have a sunny beach I would love a hot chocolate with peppermint schnapps. Instead I'm having a beer and getting ready to slip into my comfy fat clothes. Enjoy your evening, I know I am.

It's a soup kinda day

So yesterday it was 45 degrees, drizzeling and foggy. Fall has come to Colorado and I was in the mood for soup!

Upon asking my children the usual question of the day, "What sounds good for dinner?" Jaxson hollers out tacos and Shay agrees. Really? That just doesn't sound good. Yes that's me pouting. So I made a compromise and made Taco soup. It was really good and the whole family liked it. I thought I would share it with everyone for their rainy day dinner. Enjoy

Taco Soup

1 lb. ground turkey or beef

1/2 onion, chopped

1 pkg ranch dressing mix (any brand)

1 pkg taco seasoning (any brand)

1 can pinto beans

1 can chili beans

1can whole kernel corn

1 can mexican style tomatoes

1 can diced tomatoes

Brown 1lb hamburger with 1/2 of an onion chopped fine and drain it.

Add the taco seasoning and ranch dressing mix to the beef.

Then add all of your canned ingredients without draining them.

Simmer one hour on medium heat.

I had mine with sour cream, cheese, garnished with green onions and lots of Fritos.