Super Easy Potato & Clam Chowder

The recipe.com daily recipe for February 9th caught my attention. It was entitled "We Love Comfort Food" and featured a recipe for 30-Minute Clam Chowder which uses Betty Crocker® au gratin potatoes. I decided to try it over the weekend and with a few slight modifications, I was pleasantly surprised with how simple it was and how great it tasted.  My modified recipe is below. Enjoy!

Super Easy Potato & Clam Chowder

4 cups hot water

1 box (4.7 oz) Betty Crocker® au gratin potatoes
a dash of Kosher salt
a dash of pepper
1 1/2 cups Steamed corn  (I used Birds Eye Steamfresh Super Sweet Corn)
3 cups milk
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained

1. Heat water, potatoes, and salt to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Boil 20 minutes; drain and then dice potatoes.

2. Return potatoes to saucepan, stir in Sauce Mix, and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender and sauce has thickened.

Makes 4 servings

Thanks for KeepinUpwKaren, until next time!
~K

Super Quick Veggie Soup

When the temperature drops, there is nothing better than a bowl of hot soup. My friend Anna Maria shared this recipe with me many years ago when we were having a toddler pay-date at her home. It is one of my all-time favorites. When I make this at home, I have to make two pots. The first with ground beef (or ground turkey) and the other with Bocca Crumble's since DH does not eat red meat. The recipe is below. Enjoy!

Super Quick Veggie Soup

Ingredients:
1lb ground beef / ground turkey / or meatless crumbles
1 46oz bottle V8 juice
1 package Liption Onion Soup mix
1 16oz package frozen mixed veggies

Directions:
In a large pot, brown ground beef (season to taste) – do not drain. Add V8 juice, soup mix, veggies, and salt and pepper. Simmer for about 10 minutes.

The longer you simmer, the better it tastes!

Add some pasta to the soup for a hearty meal.

This soup goes great with grilled cheese sandwiches

This comes out great every time!!!!

Thanks for KeepinUpwKaren, until next time!
~K