Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Chicken Tortilla Soup for a Cold Winter’s Day

There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of hot soup on a cold winter’s day and we love my chicken tortilla soup. It’s super easy to make and it doesn’t take long. This would be the perfect soup to make on a boat, as the cooking time is short and as a result it doesn’t create a lot of condensation in your cabin.

The cabin on our boat is small and so any type of heat we generate in the winter, quickly creates condensation on our hatches. If we crack them open, the rain gets in, so it’s a lose lose situation.  That’s why I like to make recipes that don’t require a lot of cooking time. This chicken tortilla soup is hearty  and a crowd favorite! Enjoy.

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This hearty soup is perfect on a cold day and easy to prepare on boat. Serve it with cheese quesadillas and everyone will be in heaven.
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large stock pot and add onion, garlic, jalapeno and bell pepper. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spices and salt & pepper. Add tomatoes, chicken, corn, black beans and chicken stock. Bring to a boil and return to a simmer and cook for about 15-20 minutes. Be sure to taste the soup along the way and adjust spices to your preferences for spiciness.
  2. Ladle into bowls and top soup with cilantro, green onions, avocado, sour cream and tortillas.
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Pasta with Chicken, Kale & Mushrooms

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Pasta with Chicken, Kale & Mushrooms

Pasta, chicken, kale, mushrooms and whatever else is in the fridge. The other day I found a recipe for chicken soup with mushrooms. It sounded delicious and I was planning on making it. However, Scott only eats soup on a cold blustery day (yes, this is true!) and it happened to be a nice sunny day.

I’m not one to waste ingredients, so I wondered, what else could I make? I’ve been trying to use up tons of my veggies in the fridge and so I decided to whip up a quick pasta! This is so easy and filling. You can easily make it on the boat for a crowd! Enjoy!

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Pasta with Chicken, Kale & Mushrooms Yum
There is a lot more in this pasta than chicken, kale and mushrooms. In fact, you could add any of your favorite veggies too! This is a very rich and hearty dish, perfect for cold boating season.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to the directions, drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and add onions and mushrooms. Saute' until tender, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic, bacon and kale. Season with Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Add chicken stock and simmer for about 5 minutes. Add whipping cream and chicken and blend well. Cook for another 5 minutes until thickened. To make the sauce thicker, in a small bowl, whisk corn starch with 2 tbsp. of water and add to skillet. Add cooked pasta to the mixture and mix in parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
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Chicken Chili

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Chicken Chili for those tailgating nights!

White chili, also known as Chicken Chili is a favorite in our house. Now that Fall & Winter is arriving, who doesn’t love chili especially when watching your favorite football team? Chili is actually very easy to make on a boat in a small galley and it keeps for a few days for great leftovers.

While I love traditional chili, there’s something about Chicken Chili that is just as tasty and makes me feel like I’m eating healthier! Happy cooking!

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This medium spicy chili is easy to make and a definite crowd pleaser. Even my husband, who only likes traditional chili loves this recipe!
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings
people
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Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat canola oil and add onion & jalapeno. Cook until tender under medium high heat. Add diced garlic and all of the spices and cook for about 2 minutes (do not let the garlic burn). Add 1/2 of the white kidney beans and smash them in the pot. Add chicken broth, bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Add corn, chicken, remaining white kidney beans and pinto beans. Simmer for about 25 minutes. If you want it thicker, add 1 tbsp. of water to the corn starch and mix thoroughly. Add to the chili, stirring to keep it from clumping. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese, diced avocado, sour cream, chopped cilantro & crushed tortilla chips.
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Recipe Notes

Since I don't like chopping onions & other veggies, especially on a boat, I use my Onion Chopper by Müeller  . It works great, collects the onion in the bin (no mess and no tears) and the clean up is easy!

 

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