Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup


Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
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    Servings Prep Time
    10 cups 30 minutes
    Cook Time
    7 hours
    Servings Prep Time
    10 cups 30 minutes
    Cook Time
    7 hours
    Slow Cooker Lentil and Ham Soup
    Print Recipe
      Servings Prep Time
      10 cups 30 minutes
      Cook Time
      7 hours
      Servings Prep Time
      10 cups 30 minutes
      Cook Time
      7 hours
      Ingredients
      Servings: cups
      Instructions
      1. Rinse and drain lentils. Add lentils along with onion, celery, carrots, cabbage, garlic, parsley, bay leaf, thyme to your slow cooker.
      2. Cut excess ham away from bone and save for later.
      3. Add ham bone and 7 cups of broth to slow cooker. Stir to combine, cover and cook on low for about 7 hours, stirring once or twice.
      4. While soup is cooking, coursely chop or shred ham. Cover and refrigerate until soup is ready.
      5. Remove ham bone and bay leaf from soup. Adjust consistency with the additional cup of broth. Stir in chopped ham and white vinegar. Cover and allow to cook for 5-10 more minutes to warm ham. Add a generous sprinkle of fresh dill and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and more fresh dill.
      Recipe Notes
      • a smoked pork hock will work in place of a meaty ham bone.
      • for a vegetarian/vegan option, use vegetable broth and omit the ham and sour cream.

      Chili Tortilla Roll Ups

      Chili Tortilla Roll Ups
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        Servings
        20 rolls
        Servings
        20 rolls
        Chili Tortilla Roll Ups
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          Servings
          20 rolls
          Servings
          20 rolls
          Ingredients
          Servings: rolls
          Instructions
          1. In a medium pot or dutch oven heat oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and green pepper and sauté for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powders and cumin and continue to cook for 1 minute.
          2. Add ground beef and cook until beef is browned, stirring occasionally and breaking apart the chunks.
          3. Stir in remaining ingredients and allow to simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes to meld falvours. Chili should be relatively thick, but add a tablespoon or two of water if needed.
          4. Place one tortilla shell on a flat surface and spread with approximately 3 tbsp of chili leaving a 1" border around. Top with 1 tbsp of cheese. Moisten the top inch of the tortilla with water. Starting from the bottom, roll tortilla shell up a third of the way. Fold in sides 1 1-1/2" and continue to roll forward, enclosing all the chili in a tubular shape.
          5. Continue with remaining shells, chili and cheese until all have been rolled.
          6. Using a 2" skillet or shallow pot, add enough canola oil to come up 1". Heat over medium until hot. Place about 6 chili rolls in hot oil with seam side down (don't overcrowd). Cook for about 2 minutes until golden. Flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove with tongs to a paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil. Cut in half diagonally and serve with guacamole, salsa and sour cream if desired.

          One Pot Turkey Mushroom Pasta

          One Pot Turkey Mushroom Pasta
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            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            25 minutes
            Servings Prep Time
            4 people 20 minutes
            Cook Time
            25 minutes
            One Pot Turkey Mushroom Pasta
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              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              25 minutes
              Servings Prep Time
              4 people 20 minutes
              Cook Time
              25 minutes
              Instructions
              1. In a large skillet heat oil over high heat. Add sliced mushrooms and allow to cook until golden on one side and moisture is starting to evaporate. Stir mushrooms and cook for an additional minute. Add chopped onion and garlic. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until starting to soften, 3-5 minutes.
              2. Add wine and stir to deglaze the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until most of the wine has cooked out. Stir in 3 cups of chicken broth, pasta, thyme and parsley. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on low, stirring once.
              3. Whisk cornstarch into remaining 1/4 cup of chicken broth. Stir into pasta and allow to come to a full simmer to reach full thickness. Stir in cream cheese, turkey, peas, salt and pepper. Allow to cook 1-2 minutes to heat turkey and peas. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

              Hearty Hamburger Soup


              Hearty Hamburger Soup
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                Servings Prep Time
                10 people 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                2 1/4 hours
                Servings Prep Time
                10 people 15 minutes
                Cook Time
                2 1/4 hours
                Hearty Hamburger Soup
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                  Servings Prep Time
                  10 people 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  2 1/4 hours
                  Servings Prep Time
                  10 people 15 minutes
                  Cook Time
                  2 1/4 hours
                  Ingredients
                  Servings: people
                  Instructions
                  1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium high heat. Add ground beef and cook, breaking apart until starting to brown. Drain any visible fat. Add garlic and onion and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
                  2. Add remaining ingredients to pot and bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer on low for at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
                  Recipe Notes

                  I used Campbells brand soups in this recipe.  Makes about 4 litres of soup and freezes very well.

                  Spanish Chorizo Frittata


                  Spanish Chorizo Frittata
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                    Servings Prep Time
                    6 people 10 minutes
                    Cook Time
                    25-28 minutes
                    Servings Prep Time
                    6 people 10 minutes
                    Cook Time
                    25-28 minutes
                    Spanish Chorizo Frittata
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                      Servings Prep Time
                      6 people 10 minutes
                      Cook Time
                      25-28 minutes
                      Servings Prep Time
                      6 people 10 minutes
                      Cook Time
                      25-28 minutes
                      Ingredients
                      Servings: people
                      Instructions
                      1. Preheat oven to 350℉. Heat olive oil in 10" cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion, green pepper, garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until starting to soften. Add chorizo and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach, roasted red peppers and herbs, cooking until spinach has completely wilted, approximately 2 minutes.
                      2. In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, smoked paprika, salt and pepper. Pour into skillet and stir 2-3 times. Sprinkle with cheese and stir just to combine. Allow to cook on stove top over medium low heat undisturbed until starting to set around the edge, approximately 5 minutes. Transfer pan to preheated oven and bake for 15-16 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to rest for 2-3 minutes before slicing.