Casserols/soups

[Sowsage]

My wife's family has a ton simple recipes like this they are all winners but usually need a thing or 2 to be perfect. I'd probably add an onion and some cumin to that. Thanks for sharing! Can you elaborate on the green salsa? Not sure we have that here.

I just bookmarked Rich's spaetzle but one cool hack I learned is store bought gnocci also works well as a sub.

My suggestions: mulligatawny, chicken paprikash, and frittata.

I agree with you. Cumin would go a long way in that soup!!
Good idea on the gnocchi !! Actually that could be used in several quick soups!

Frittats sounds good!! We also like to do some different quiche from time to time!

 

[TNJAKE]

This is Emily's favorite meal I make in the crockpot

Tuscan Chicken

Evening fellas and non fellas. This is a crockpot meal but is one of Emily's favorites so I try to make it atleast once in the summer. Normally a winter meal for us. Start with whole thighs then remove the skin. You'll need enough to completely cover the bottom of the cooker. 8 or so depending...

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[Sowsage]

This is Emily's favorite meal I make in the crockpot

Tuscan Chicken

Evening fellas and non fellas. This is a crockpot meal but is one of Emily's favorites so I try to make it atleast once in the summer. Normally a winter meal for us. Start with whole thighs then remove the skin. You'll need enough to completely cover the bottom of the cooker. 8 or so depending...

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Dang Jake , that looks fantastic! I know the boys would like that too!!

 

[TNJAKE]

Can't go wrong with Brunswick stew. I know the boys would love this

Brunswick Stew

Howdy fellas and non fellas. Had some leftovers in the deep freeze From some previous smokes so decided to throw them in a brunswick Stew. Not many pics but this is easy and tasty as heck. The meats were a pound of smoked pulled pork and a pound of pulled smoked chicken. Didn't get pics of...

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[indaswamp]

Shrimp and corn soup....

 

[chopsaw]

I like that for busy weeknights!

Any of the boxed rice sides can be soup starters . I'll use any of the Zatarain's flavors . Like the red beans and rice . Make it to the box directions , then add enough stock , or water and chicken or beef base .
Mash up some canned beans if you want it thicker .
Also masa , Fritos or tortilla chips work great as thickeners too .

 

[xray]

A lot of good stuff and ideas to try Travis! Almost makes me wish winter was longer so I can make it all…NOT!!

I do a lot of soups during the winter. The wife and I just finished up some Chicken Mulligatawny soup.

 

[Sowsage]

Can't go wrong with Brunswick stew. I know the boys would love this

Brunswick Stew

Howdy fellas and non fellas. Had some leftovers in the deep freeze From some previous smokes so decided to throw them in a brunswick Stew. Not many pics but this is easy and tasty as heck. The meats were a pound of smoked pulled pork and a pound of pulled smoked chicken. Didn't get pics of...

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Yep. They would for sure! That looks quick to put together too! Thanks!

 

[Sowsage]

Shrimp and corn soup....

Ive made some corn chowder. Shrimp and corn soup sounds good!

 

[Sowsage]

Any of the boxed rice sides can be soup starters . I'll use any of the Zatarain's flavors . Like the red beans and rice . Make it to the box directions , then add enough stock , or water and chicken or beef base .
Mash up some canned beans if you want it thicker .
Also masa , Fritos or tortilla chips work great as thickeners too .

I like all the Zatarains stuff! Thats a good tip. Always have some of that in the pantry.
Never thought about the masa for thickener. Always have that too. I usually keep a box of instant potatos just to use as a thickener. Thats all they are good for really lol!

 

[Sowsage]

A lot of good stuff and ideas to try Travis! Almost makes me wish winter was longer so I can make it all…NOT!!

I do a lot of soups during the winter. The wife and I just finished up some Chicken Mulligatawny soup.
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Man that looks really good!! Got a recipe?
And dont be talking about longer winters!! Lol! I'm just about snowed in right now! I need spring to come early!!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Dude with the kids you cant go wrong with an old fashioned tater tot casserole!

Best Ever Tater Tot Casserole - The Salty Marshmallow

Best Ever Tater Tot Casserole is a classic comfort food recipe that everyone loves! This casserole is packed full of meat, green beans, corn, soup, and cheese for a totally satisfying dinner!

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[xray]

Man that looks really good!! Got a recipe?
And dont be talking about longer winters!! Lol! I'm just about snowed in right now! I need spring to come early!!

6 more weeks buddy!! We just got a lot of rain and ice here. Not much snow yet, but it seems we get crippled with snow in March anymore.

I do! I was thinking of making a thread on it so I can refer back to it and make it again. I’ll type it out tonight when I get home.

 

[Sowsage]

Dude with the kids you cant go wrong with an old fashioned tater tot casserole!

Best Ever Tater Tot Casserole - The Salty Marshmallow

Best Ever Tater Tot Casserole is a classic comfort food recipe that everyone loves! This casserole is packed full of meat, green beans, corn, soup, and cheese for a totally satisfying dinner!

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Heck yeah!.. Boys would love that!! That might just go on the list!

 

[Sowsage]

6 more weeks buddy!! We just got a lot of rain and ice here. Not much snow yet, but it seems we get crippled with snow in March anymore.

I do! I was thinking of making a thread on it so I can refer back to it and make it again. I’ll type it out tonight when I get home.

Yep we get it in March too...early April is a crap shoot.. I always have a hard time planning Knox b day party in April because you never know what the weather is going to bring!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

Heck yeah!.. Boys would love that!! That might just go on the list!
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[Fueling Around]

A little later for suggestions if you're almost snowed in for the count.

My daughter loves tuna noodle hotdish (OK casserole).
My wife has been on a chicken vegetable soup binge since having Covid over Christmas. No noodles, dumplings, or rice.
Tater is one of my favorite hotdish and the only one my son will eat.

Dude with the kids you cant go wrong with an old fashioned tater tot casserole!
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For me the taters were lacking in proportions.
I stack then on end and completely fill the pan.

 

[Sowsage]

A little later for suggestions if you're almost snowed in for the count.

My daughter loves tuna noodle hotdish (OK casserole).
My wife has been on a chicken vegetable soup binge since having Covid over Christmas. No noodles, dumplings, or rice.
Tater is one of my favorite hotdish and the only one my son will eat.

For me the taters were lacking in proportions.
I stack then on end and completely fill the pan.

I think we are done now.. Was waiting to plow but I did that early and have not got much since. Probably hit the store before I pick the boys up.

Good idea stacking the tots the other direction to get more in!. Tuna noodle casserole is always a hit for the boys. I usually pile in the sweet peas on that one!

 

[SmokinVOLfan]

If all else fails grab some stuff to do pizzas at home. My daughter loves making pizzas with me. Kids always have a ball doing it.

 

[tallbm]

Here's my 2 cents.

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup - all the flavor of stuffed bell peppers in an easy to make soup that is AMAZING!!

Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup Recipe

This recipe was requested so adding it. Enjoy! :) This soup is AWESOME! I have found that the flavor is actually better when the peppers are minced rather than chopped but it is up to you. Here it is! Stuffed Bell Pepper Soup ------------------------- Serves about 6 hungry people Prep...

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Green Chili Pork Posole (stew) - amazing Mexican dish that cooks up like a combination between a sew and a casserole. You can also sub chicken or turkey for the meat:

Green Chile Pork Posole (Stew)

Green Chili Pork Posole (Stew) (I posted this on another forum and copied it to here, enjoy!) This dish is a wonderful dish you might not get unless you are in New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, or Colorado. The dish is nice and savory with flavors of earthy vegetables such as onion and chili...

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Mexican Menudo Soup - authentic Mexican soup. Regarded as a cure for hangovers. May not be up everyone's alley if they never had it since it has beef tripe. Sub tripe for pork shoulder chunks and you have a Red Pork Posole. Also done in a pressure cooker to be done fast with the tripe. Also my #1 viewed post of anything I've ever posted on SMF hahaha

Mexican Menudo Soup (Pressure Cooker)

This is a traditional Mexican soup that is a very authentic and great soup. It is fairly unusual/unique in the realm of soups so it may not be everybody's cup of tea. It is also known as a remedy for hangovers. That point was even mentioned as so as a Jeopardy question once! Menudo is made...

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Wild Pork Shank Ramen Noodle Soup - when I hunt I save all the shanks of my animals for amazing braised dishes or soups in this case. Real Japanese ramen noodle soup is amazing and this is a close as I can come to making it myself it while using great pork I harvest myself

Wild Pork Shank Ramen Noodle

I posted this in another thread per the request of the thread creator and it seemed to be getting some traction so I made a thread for it! The post is long but detailed. Also you don't need to use wild pork shanks and if you can't find any pork shanks than I would imagine any pork with bone in...

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Braised Venison Shanks - again I use my shanks and venison shanks may be my favorite part of the deer just because of this dish!!! You can sub beef or lamb shanks for this no problem. I go the extra mile of blending up the veggies and liquid so it becomes a gravy but you can leave it as is. This dish is kind of a mix between a stew and a casserole if you want to just mix in rice or noodles I guess (I prefer rice separately). In any case it is definitely out of this world amazing!.

Braised Venison Shanks

I've made this dish many times and it is crazy good! This is the only way, in my opinion, to deal with wild game shanks and has made the venison shank (including the heel) basically my favorite piece of the deer! Here it is, enjoy. Braised Venison Shanks This recipe is pretty simple but takes a...

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I hope this gives some ideas :)