Betty Crocker One-Dish Meals: Casseroles, Skillet Meals, Stir-Fries and More for Easy, Everyday Dinners
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From a hearty casserole to a sizzling stir-fry, one-dish meals are the ultimate fix-it-and-forget-it solution for busy cooks on the go. This book packs flavor and convenience into more than 300 all-in-one recipes that will help you put variety on the menu every day of the week. You'll find a whole range of tempting soups, stews, salads, pizzas, foil-packet dishes and more to explore. With tantalizing choices like Pizza Alfredo, Tuna Twist Casserole and Spicy Black Bean Barbecue Chili to choose from, who needs sides? And you'll save energy on shopping, prepping and cleanup, too. Home cooking has never been so stress-free.
- Make Chicken Pot Pie and other classic dishes, or try new favorites like Greek Pita Pizzas
- Pick up valuable recipe tips, from cooking and shopping how-to's to do-aheads, substitutions, serve-with ideas and storage advice.
- Make the most of slow-cooker options and grilling recipes to put great food on the table year-round.
- Looking for inspiration? Check out handy recipe lists for kid-friendly, potluck, brunch and casual entertaining ideas.
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With more than 75 million cookbooks sold since 1950, Betty Crocker is the name Americans trust most to level the culinary playing field with innovative new ways to make delicious simple through reliably tasty and intuitive kitchen solutions. For 100 years, Betty Crocker has provided advice to millions of Americans through cookbooks, magazines, and social media.
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Betty Crocker One-Dish Meals - Betty Crocker
Hearty Soups, Stews and Chilies
Cheesy Lasagna Soup
Steak and Potato Soup
Homemade Chicken Soup
African Peanut–Chicken Soup
Chicken and Vegetable Bow-Tie Soup
Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup
Hearty Turkey-Barley Soup
Turkey-Ginger Tortellini Soup
Rio Grande Turkey Soup
Split Pea Soup
Black Bean Soup
Italian Bean Soup
Italian Sausage and Mostaccioli Soup
Southwest Cheese Soup
Rich Cream of Mushroom Soup
Home-Style Potato Soup
Spicy Noodle Soup
Beer and Cheese Soup
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ratatouille Soup
Minestrone Soup
Wild Rice Soup
Hearty Tomato Soup
Cheesy Vegetable Soup
Ham ’n Corn Chowder
Chunky Vegetable Chowder
Beef-Barley-Vegetable Stew
Quick Beef and Vegetable Stew
Classic Beef Stew
Greek Beef and Onion Stew
New England Baked Bean Stew
Chicken Stew with Potatoes
Southwestern Pork and Potato Stew
Spicy Fish Stew
New England Clam Chowder
Oyster Stew
Shrimp Gumbo
Classic Chili
White Chili
Turkey Chili
Vegetarian Chili
Cheesy Lasagna Soup
prep 20 min cook 20 min broil 2 min servings 6
1 pound lean ground beef
1 medium onion, sliced
2 large green bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 cups water
2 cans (14 ¹⁄2 ounces each) diced tomatoes in olive oil, garlic and spices, undrained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
2 cups uncooked mafalda (mini-lasagna noodle) pasta or wide egg noodles (4 ounces)
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 ¹⁄2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, crumbled
¹⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1 ¹⁄2 cups Italian-style croutons
1 ¹⁄2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (6 ounces)
1. Cook beef, onion, bell peppers and garlic in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown and onion is tender; drain. Stir water, diced tomatoes and tomato paste into beef mixture.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except croutons and cheese. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
3. Set oven control to broil. Pour hot soup into 6 ovenproof soup bowls or casseroles (do not use glass). Top each with ¹⁄4 cup croutons. Sprinkle with cheese. Broil soup with tops 3 to 4 inches from heat 1 to 2 minutes or until cheese is melted.
1 serving Calories 430 (Calories from Fat 160) | Fat 18g (Saturated 8g) | Cholesterol 70mg | Sodium 910mg | Carbohydrate 40g (Dietary Fiber 5g) | Protein 27g % daily value Vitamin A 28% | Vitamin C 64% | Calcium 28% | Iron 20% exchanges 2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 2 ¹⁄2 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat carbohydrate choices 2 ¹⁄2
Betty’s tip
Instead of using your broiler to melt the cheese, why not let the hot soup melt the cheese on its own? It cuts down on prep time, and kids will love the ooey-gooey strings of cheese that form as a result.
Steak and Potato Soup
prep 20 min cook 25 min servings 10
2-pound boneless beef sirloin steak (1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 ¹⁄2 cups coarsely chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into ³⁄4-inch pieces
3 cups baby-cut carrots, cut lengthwise into fourths
1 bag (1 pound) frozen cut green beans
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
¹⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
3 tablespoons steak sauce
1. Cut beef into ¹⁄4-inch strips; cut strips into 1-inch pieces. Heat oil in 8-quart stockpot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in oil 4 to 5 minutes or until brown; add onion and garlic. Cook and stir 2 minutes.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
1 serving Calories 330 (Calories from Fat 90) | Fat 10g (Saturated 3g) | Cholesterol 80mg | Sodium 960mg | Carbohydrate 28g (Dietary Fiber 4g) | Protein 33g % daily value Vitamin A 100% | Vitamin C 20% | Calcium 6% | Iron 30% exchanges 1 ¹⁄2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Very Lean Meat, 1 Fat carbohydrate choices 2
Betty’s tip
It’s a snap to cut the steak into slices of even thickness if you pop it into the freezer for about 20 minutes first.
Homemade Chicken Soup
prep 15 min cook 20 min servings 4
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
¹⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (¹⁄2 cup)
¹⁄4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (49 ¹⁄2 ounces) chicken broth
1 cup baby-cut carrots
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, if desired
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 medium stalks celery, sliced
1 cup uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta or wide egg noodles (2 ounces)
1. Toss chicken with flour. Heat oil in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, onion and garlic in oil about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except pasta. Heat to boiling. Stir in pasta; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes or until vegetables and pasta are tender.
1 serving Calories 335 (Calories from Fat 90) | Fat 10g (Saturated 2g) | Cholesterol 80mg | Sodium 1680mg | Carbohydrate 23g (Dietary Fiber 2g) | Protein 36g % daily value Vitamin A 100% | Vitamin C 4% | Calcium 4% | Iron 16% exchanges 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 4 Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 1 ¹⁄2
Betty’s tip
Short on time? Toss in two 6-ounce packages of refrigerated diced cooked chicken breasts instead of cooking the chicken breasts.
African Peanut–Chicken Soup
prep 20 min cook 20 min servings 6
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 ¹⁄4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into thin wedges
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 medium dark–orange sweet potatoes, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
2 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
1 can (11 ¹⁄2 ounces) tomato juice
¹⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
¹⁄8 to ¹⁄4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
¹⁄2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1. Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chicken, onion and garlic in oil 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients except peanut butter. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
3. Stir in peanut butter. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until peanut butter is blended and soup is hot.
1 serving Calories 355 (Calories from Fat 155) | Fat 17g (Saturated 4g) | Cholesterol 50mg | Sodium 980mg | Carbohydrate 22g (Dietary Fiber 4g) | Protein 28g % daily value Vitamin A 100% | Vitamin C 34% | Calcium 4% | Iron 10% exchanges 1 ¹⁄2 Starch, 3 Lean Meat, 1 ¹⁄2 Fat carbohydrate choices 1 ¹⁄2
Betty’s tip
For a soup-er
special presentation, plop a mound of hot cooked rice in the middle of each bowl of soup and sprinkle chopped peanuts, flaked coconut and sliced green onions over the top.
Chicken and Vegetable Bow-Tie Soup
prep 10 min cook 20 min servings 6
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
3 cans (14 ounces each) chicken broth
2 cups water
1 bag (1 pound) frozen broccoli, carrots and cauliflower (or other combination)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup uncooked farfalle (bow-tie) pasta or wide egg noodles (2 ounces)
¹⁄4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1. Heat oil in 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven over medium- high heat. Cook celery in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
2. Add broth and water; heat to boiling. Add frozen vegetables; heat to boiling.
3. Stir in remaining ingredients; reduce heat to low. Simmer about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta and vegetables are tender.
1 serving Calories 180 (Calories from Fat 55) | Fat 6g (Saturated 1g) | Cholesterol 40mg | Sodium 990mg | Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 3g) | Protein 20g % daily value Vitamin A 40% | Vitamin C 20% | Calcium 4% | Iron 8% exchanges ¹⁄2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 ¹⁄2 Very Lean Meat, ¹⁄2 Fat carbohydrate choices 1
Betty’s tip
No bow-tie pasta in the pantry? Other medium-size pasta shapes, such as shells, rotini or fusilli, work too. Up the fun factor by mixing several shapes.
Oriental Chicken Noodle Soup
prep 10 min cook 10 min servings 4
3 cups water
1 package (3 ounces) chicken-flavor ramen noodle soup mix
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
2 medium stalks bok choy (with leaves), cut into ¹⁄4-inch slices
1 medium carrot, sliced (¹⁄2 cup)
1 teaspoon sesame oil, if desired
1. Heat water to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Break block of noodles; reserve seasoning packet. Stir noodles, chicken, bok choy and carrot into water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Stir in contents of seasoning packet and sesame oil.
1 serving Calories 205 (Calories from Fat 70) | Fat 8g (Saturated 2g) | Cholesterol 60mg | Sodium 340mg | Carbohydrate 11g (Dietary Fiber 1g) | Protein 22g % daily value Vitamin A 62% | Vitamin C 4% | Calcium 2% | Iron 8% exchanges ¹⁄2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 ¹⁄2 Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 1
Betty’s tip
If you wind up with more bok choy than you need, use the extra to make a simple side salad. Top with a few sliced radishes and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.
Hearty Turkey-Barley Soup
prep 5 min cook 35 min servings 4
1 pound ground turkey breast
²⁄3 cup uncooked quick-cooking barley
2 cans (14 ounces each) beef broth
1 can (14 ¹⁄2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (1 pound 10 ounces) tomato pasta sauce (any variety)
2 cups (from 1-pound bag) frozen sweet peas, potatoes and carrots (or other combination)
1. Cook turkey in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink; drain.
2. Stir barley, broth, tomatoes and pasta sauce into turkey. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
3. Stir in frozen vegetables. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until barley is tender.
1 serving Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 80) | Fat 9g (Saturated 2g) | Cholesterol 50mg | Sodium 1400mg | Carbohydrate 51g (Dietary Fiber 7g) | Protein 24g % daily value Vitamin A 64% | Vitamin C 24% | Calcium 8% | Iron 16% exchanges 3 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 3
Betty’s tip
Quick-cooking barley is aptly named. It takes only 10 to 12 minutes to cook; regular barley needs 45 to 50 minutes. This hardy grain is also packed with protein—1 cup has the same amount as an 8-ounce glass of milk.
Turkey-Ginger Tortellini Soup
prep 15 min cook 20 min servings 4
1 package (7 ounces) dried cheese-filled tortellini
2 ¹⁄4 cups water
2 tablespoons rice wine or white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 can (10 ¹⁄2 ounces) condensed chicken broth
1 to 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh gingerroot or 1 to 2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 cups sliced bok choy (stems and leaves)
2 cups cut-up cooked turkey
2 green onions, sliced
1 cup enoki mushrooms (3 ¹⁄2 ounces)
1. Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package; set aside. Heat water, vinegar, soy sauce, broth and gingerroot to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low.
2. Stir bok choy stems (reserve leaves), turkey and onions into saucepan. Simmer uncovered 15 minutes. Stir in bok choy leaves, mushrooms and tortellini. Simmer just until leaves are wilted.
1 serving Calories 235 (Calories from Fat 80) | Fat 9g (Saturated 3g) | Cholesterol 100mg | Sodium 830mg | Carbohydrate 12g (Dietary Fiber 1g) | Protein 26g % daily value Vitamin A 28% | Vitamin C 14% | Calcium 8% | Iron 12% exchanges ¹⁄2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 3 Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 1
Betty’s tip
Finely chopping the fresh ginger takes a bit more time than using ginger from a can, but the extra flavor is worth it. It’s hard to believe those gnarled-looking roots you see at the grocery store taste so sweet and delicious.
Rio Grande Turkey Soup
prep 5 min cook 20 min servings 6
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 jar (16 ounces) thick-and-chunky salsa
2 to 3 teaspoons chili powder
¹⁄2 bag (1-pound size) frozen corn, broccoli and red peppers (or other combination)
1 cup uncooked cavatappi or shell pasta (3 ounces)
2 cups cut-up cooked turkey or chicken
¹⁄4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1. Heat broth, tomatoes, salsa and chili powder to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven, breaking up tomatoes. Stir frozen vegetables and pasta into soup. Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
2. Simmer uncovered about 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta and vegetables are tender. Stir in turkey and parsley; cook until soup is hot.
1 serving Calories 215 (Calories from Fat 45) | Fat 5g (Saturated 1g) | Cholesterol 40mg | Sodium 890mg | Carbohydrate 27g (Dietary Fiber 4g) | Protein 20g % daily value Vitamin A 48% | Vitamin C 50% | Calcium 8% | Iron 16% exchanges 1 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 1 ¹⁄2 Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 2
Betty’s tip
The spiciness of this Southwest-inspired soup can vary a great deal depending on the type of salsa you use. Hot or not? It’s your call.
Split Pea Soup
prep 20 min cook 2 hr 10 min servings 8
2 ¹⁄4 cups dried split peas (1 pound), sorted and rinsed
8 cups water
¹⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
2 medium stalks celery, finely chopped (1 cup)
1 ham bone, 2 pounds ham shanks or 2 pounds smoked pork hocks
3 medium carrots, cut into ¹⁄4-inch slices (1 ¹⁄2 cups)
1. Heat all ingredients except carrots to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven, stirring occasionally; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes.
2. Remove ham bone; let stand until cool enough to handle. Remove ham from bone. Remove excess fat from ham; cut ham into ¹⁄2-inch pieces.
3. Stir ham and carrots into soup. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 30 minutes or until carrots are tender and soup is desired consistency.
1 serving Calories 185 (Calories from Fat 45) | Fat 5g (Saturated 2g) | Cholesterol 15mg | Sodium 210mg | Carbohydrate 31g (Dietary Fiber 12g) | Protein 16g % daily value Vitamin A 18% | Vitamin C 2% | Calcium 2% | Iron 10% exchanges 2 Starch, 1 Very Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 2
Betty’s tip
Sorting and rinsing peas is much easier than it sounds. First, you want to toss any grit or discolored peas you come across. Then, put the split peas in a bowl of water and throw away any skins or peas that float to the top. Last, rinse the peas in a colander and start cooking!
Black Bean Soup
prep 20 min cook 20 min servings 4
1 slice bacon
1 medium onion, chopped (¹⁄2 cup)
1 large clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1 medium carrot, coarsely chopped (¹⁄2 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, coarsely chopped (¹⁄2 cup)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
¹⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
¹⁄2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 lemon wedges
1. Cut bacon crosswise into ¹⁄2-inch strips. Cook bacon in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat 1 minute, stirring constantly. Do not drain. Add onion and garlic. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Remove from heat.
2. Stir broth, carrot, celery, parsley, oregano and red pepper into saucepan. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
3. While soup is cooking, place ¹⁄2 cup of the beans in small bowl; mash with fork. Stir whole beans and mashed beans into soup. Heat about 1 minute or until soup is hot. Serve with lemon wedges.
1 serving Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 20) | Fat 2g (Saturated 1g) | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 910mg | Carbohydrate 33g (Dietary Fiber 8g) | Protein 13g % daily value Vitamin A 60% | Vitamin C 6% | Calcium 10% | Iron 8% exchanges 2 Starch, ¹⁄2 Very Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 2
Meatless Black Bean Soup Substitute 1 tablespoon vegetable oil for the bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Betty’s tip
Instead of using a chef’s knife to chop the parsley, try using kitchen scissors to snip the leafy portion of the parsley into very small pieces.
Italian Bean Soup
prep 10 min cook 20 min servings 6
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped (about ¹⁄2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 ¹⁄2 cups chopped fully cooked smoked reduced-sodium ham (about ³⁄4 pound)
1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni (about 4 ounces)
¹⁄2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¹⁄8 teaspoon red pepper sauce
3 roma (plum) tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 medium stalk celery, cut into ¹⁄4-inch diagonal slices (about ¹⁄2 cup)
2 cans (14 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 to 16 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1. Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
2. Cover and simmer 12 to 15 minutes or until macaroni is tender.
1 serving Calories 250 (Calories from Fat 35) | Fat 4g (Saturated 1g) | Cholesterol 25mg | Sodium 770mg | Carbohydrate 38g (Dietary Fiber 6g) | Protein 22g % daily value Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 4% | Calcium 8% | Iron 24% exchanges 2 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Very Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 2 ¹⁄2
Betty’s tip
Go all out Italian by serving this satisfying soup with a Caesar salad and chunks of garlic cheese bread. Top it off with a scoop of yummy spumoni ice cream for dessert.
Italian Sausage and Mostaccioli Soup
prep 10 min cook 25 min servings 6
1 pound turkey Italian sausage links, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups broccoli flowerets
1 cup uncooked mostaccioli or penne pasta (3 ounces)
2 ¹⁄2 cups water
¹⁄2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
¹⁄4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
¹⁄4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium onion, chopped (¹⁄2 cup)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 can (28 ounces) roma (plum) tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ¹⁄2 ounces) condensed beef broth
1. Cook sausage in 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.
2. Stir in remaining ingredients, breaking up tomatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
1 serving Calories 310 (Calories from Fat 90) | Fat 10g (Saturated 3g) | Cholesterol 45mg | Sodium 2080mg | Carbohydrate 26g (Dietary Fiber 3g) | Protein 29g % daily value Vitamin A 16% | Vitamin C 40% | Calcium 8% | Iron 18% exchanges 1 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 3 Lean Meat carbohydrate choices 2
Betty’s tip
Out of fennel seed? Throw in a pinch of dried tarragon leaves instead. It will add a light touch of licorice flavor to this hearty soup.
Southwest Cheese Soup
prep 5 min cook 10 min servings 4
1 cup milk
1 package (16 ounces) process cheese spread loaf, cut into cubes
1 can (15 ¹⁄4 ounces) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
1. Mix all ingredients except cilantro in 4-quart Dutch oven.
2. Cook over medium-low heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted and soup is hot. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.
1 serving Calories 575 (Calories from Fat 225) | Fat 25g (Saturated 17g) | Cholesterol 95mg | Sodium 2580mg | Carbohydrate 65g (Dietary Fiber 10g) | Protein 33g % daily value Vitamin A 34% | Vitamin C 16% | Calcium 70% | Iron 24% exchanges 4 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 2 Medium-Fat Meat, 2 Fat carbohydrate choices 4
Southwest Sausage and Cheese Soup Stir in ¹ ⁄ 2 pound chorizo sausage, cooked and drained, in step 1.
Betty’s tip
Warm corn bread nicely complements this unbelievably easy cheesy soup, and crunchy tortilla chips make delicious dippers.
Rich Cream of Mushroom Soup
prep 5 min cook 15 min servings 6
1 pound mushrooms
¹⁄4 cup butter or margarine
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
¹⁄2 teaspoon salt
1 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon dry sherry, if desired
Freshly ground pepper
1. Slice enough mushrooms to measure 1 cup; chop remaining mushrooms. Melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Cook sliced and chopped mushrooms in butter about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are golden brown.
2. Sprinkle with flour and salt. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Gradually stir in whipping cream and broth; heat until hot. Stir in sherry. Sprinkle with pepper.
1 serving Calories 235 (Calories from Fat 190) | Fat 21g (Saturated 9g) | Cholesterol 45mg | Sodium 620mg | Carbohydrate 7g (Dietary Fiber 1g) | Protein 5g % daily value Vitamin A 14% | Vitamin C 12% | Calcium 2% | Iron 4% exchanges 1 Vegetable, ¹⁄2 High-Fat Meat, 3 ¹⁄2 Fat carbohydrate choices ¹⁄2
Betty’s tip
There is no right
kind of mushroom for this soup, so don’t be afraid to experiment with different varieties to find your favorite. Crimini, portabella and shiitake are all good ones to try.
Home-Style Potato Soup
prep 10 min cook 20 min servings 5
1 can (14 ounces) chicken broth
1 pound potatoes, peeled and cut into fourths (about 3 medium)
1 ¹⁄2 cups milk
¹⁄4 teaspoon salt
¹⁄8 teaspoon pepper
¹⁄8 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 medium green onions, sliced (¹⁄4 cup)
1. Heat broth and potatoes to boiling in 3-quart saucepan; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer about 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Do not drain. Break potatoes into smaller pieces with potato masher or large fork. (Mixture should be lumpy.)
2. Stir milk, salt, pepper, thyme and onions into saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until hot. Do not let soup boil.
1 serving Calories 110 (Calories from Fat 20) | Fat 2g (Saturated 1g) | Cholesterol 5mg | Sodium 530mg | Carbohydrate 17g (Dietary Fiber 1g) | Protein 5g % daily value Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 8% | Calcium 8% | Iron 2% exchanges 1 Starch, ¹⁄2 Fat carbohydrate choices 1
Potato-Cheese Soup Make Home-Style Potato Soup as directed. When soup is finished and very hot, gradually stir in 1