HAMBURGER SOUP

HAMBURGER SOUP

2 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 large carrots, peeled & diced
1 C frozen or canned peas
1-3 medium onions, chopped
1 lb ground beef
2 stalks celery, diced
1 1 oz can tomato soup
2 T beef soup base
2 C water

Layer ingedients in order given and salt and pepper each layer.
Cook in crock pot 4-5 hours or simmer for 1 hour in a stock pot.

RAVIOLI SOUP

RAVIOLI SOUP

1 lb ground beef
1 (16 oz) can green beans
1 (16 oz) can kidney beans
1 (16 oz) can white beans
1 (16 oz) can pinto beans
1 (28 oz) can Italian tomatoes
1/4 C parmesan cheese
2T beef soup base
1 6 oz can tomato paste
1 12 oz bag frozen ravioli
3/4 t  onion powder
1/2 t  dried basil
1/4 t  thyme
2 t  garlic powder
1/4 C dried parsley
1/4 t  oregano
Water as needed

Brown hamburger and drain.
Combine all ingredients, except ravioli, in crock pot.  Cook on low for 3-4 hours.
Add ravioli the last hour.
NOTE:  can substitue macaroni or other pasta for the ravioli

BROTHY CHINESE NOODLES

BROTHY CHINESE NOODLES
from eatingwell.com

2T sesame Oil
1 lb lean ground turkey
1 bunch green onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1T minced fresh ginger
4C chicken broth
3/4 C water
3C thinly sliced bok choy
8 oz dried chinese noodles -- I used some rice noodles that resembled long macaroni
3T soy sauce
1T rice vinegar

Heat 1T oil in large sauce pan over medium heat.  Add ground turkey, green onions, garlic, and ginger and cook.  Stir to break up the turkey and cook until no longer pink.  Transfer to a bowl.
Add broth to pan with water, bok choy, noodles, soy sauce, vinegar, and remaining oil.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Cook, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender, 3-5 minutes.  Return the turkey mixture to the pan and  stir to combine. 

Makes 6 servings, 1 1/3C each serving
Per serving:
292 Calories, 10g fat, 32 carbs, 22g protein, 6g fiber