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Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup

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This is an easy and simple chicken and vegetable soup in a slow cooker.  It has a teaspoon of curry in it that to my tastebuds is undetectable but adds a little something something to the soup.  I hope you enjoy this delicious soup now that we are heading in to colder weather.  I consider this a very healthy soup. Here is the recipe. Easy Chicken and Vegetable Soup Ingredients 1 - 1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs 4 cups low sodium chicken broth 3 medium carrots sliced 2 stalks celery sliced 1 medium onion chopped 1 teaspoon curry powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup frozen peas Instructions In a slow cooker place chicken, broth, 2 cups water, carrots, celery, onion, curry, and salt.  Stir. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.  Shred the chicken and add the peas.  Cook 10 mins longer for the peas.  Serve.  Easy!  Enjoy!! (I found this recipe on Food Network Kitchen....

Easy Chili - Perfect For A Football Party!!

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I think I only make easy recipes and it is true.  This recipe just might be the easiest one I make.  Simple Simple!!  Here is a photo of the ingredients. Now, here is the secret - follow the instructions on the Lawry's Chili Seasonings.  It is really just that simple. I have written them out.  Here it is: Easy Chili This recipe is just following the instructions on the back of the Lawry’s seasonings.  Simple, simple.  Ingredients: 1 pound ground turkey, browned and drained 1 can black beans - do not drain - empty entire can in 1 can diced tomatoes - do not drain - empty entire can in 1 package lawry’s seasonings 1 cup water Instructions: Brown turkey and drain.  Add beans, tomatoes, seasonings, and water.  Bring to a low boil.  Turn down the temp to a simmer. Cover and cook for 10 min. (I usually simmer for twenty). That is it.  I sometimes put some grated cheese on top (but only...

Easy Taco Salad - Simple

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This is fantastic and super easy and simple to make.  So tasty.  I believe it is very healthy too, but that is just my opinion. Here is the recipe: Easy Taco Salad Ingredients: 1  head of iceberg lettuce (or whatever type of lettuce you like) 1  small can of corn drained 1  medium can of sliced olives drained 1  14 oz can of black beans - low sodium (or what ever you prefer) 2   tomatoes diced 1  pound of ground turkey browned (or ground beef) 1 package Lawrys Taco Seasonings Ranch salad dressing BBQ sauce grated cheddar cheese or what ever you like (I didn’t have any it is great without cheese too) crushed tortilla chips  sprinkled on top (I didn’t have any of these either - still great without) Instructions: Brown the turkey.  Drain the fat.  Add the seasonings plus 1/4 cup of water to the browned turkey.  Simmer a while to blend the flavors.  Whil...