Our friends at the Purdue Extension Office of Carroll County sent over two healthy and easy winter soup recipes that will keep you warm and feeling good for the rest of the cold days aheads. 

White Chili (serves 6)

2 T. Olive oil, divided

1½ lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, chopped into ½” bite size pieces (3 cups)

1 c. onion (large), chopped

1 c. red pepper (large), chopped

1 tsp. garlic clove, minced

3 c chicken broth

1 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp chili powder

3 – 15 oz. cans of Great Northern or White Kidney (cannellini) beans, drained and rinsed

1½  c. shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Directions

1. Heat 1 T. oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until done. Remove chicken from pan.
2. Add 1 T. oil, onions, red pepper and garlic and sauté until onions and pepper are tender.
3. Add the chicken, chicken broth, cumin and chili powder. Cover. Bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat to low and add the beans. Cover. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.
5. Pour into individual bowls and top with the cheese if desired.

Nutrition: 439.4 cal., 13.2 g. fat, 24.2 mg cholesterol,38 g. carbs, 1446.6 mg sodium

Sausage, Black Beans and Corn Soup (serves 6)

PAM

1 lb. sausage

1 c. onion (large), chopped

1 c. celery (2-4 stalks), chopped

2 tsp. garlic clove, minced

1½ c chicken broth

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

10 oz frozen corn

15 oz can Mexican-style diced tomatoes, undrained

2 – 15 oz. cans of black beans, drained and rinsed

sour cream

shredded Monterey Jack cheese, optional

Directions

1. In a large pot, spray with PAM.  Add sausage, onions, celery and garlic and sauté until sausage is done and onions and celery are tender.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients except the beans. Cover. Bring to a boil.
3. Reduce heat to low and add the beans. Cover. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until heated thoroughly.
4. Pour into individual bowls and top with the cheese if desired.

Nutrition: 386 cal., 16.7 g. fat, 31.3 mg cholesterol, 39 g. carbs, 1406.8 mg sodium

Recipe Source – Better Homes & Garden & Joanne Lytton

Nutrition Source – Food.com & Spark Recipes

Main picture: Taste of Home Mexican Soup Recipes

Spotlighting the Purdue Extension Office of Carroll County

The Purdue Extension Office of Carrol County transforms lives and livelihoods through research-based education. Their theme for the year “Ride the Wave to Success in 2018”.

The Extension Office is responsible for local:

• 4-H Club Programs
• 4-H Camp
• Agricultural Resources
• 4-H Livestock Projects
• Extension Homemakers Programs
• Low-Income Nutrition Clubs
• Nutrition Education Programs
• Health and Human Science Programs
• Scholarships

For detailed information on these programs, click here to view their 2018 brochure.