Chili Italian Soup

Chili Italian Soup

2 lbs browned hamburger
2 cans of tomatoes (I used roasted tomatoes with chilies)
1 bell pepper chopped
3 stalks of celery chopped
1 8 oz carton of mushrooms
1 med. onion chopped
2 cans of white beans
2 cubes beef bullion
1TB minced garlic
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 pkg of chili soup mix
1/2 pkg of Italian dressing (powder) not liquid

Brown hamburger and onion together, drain grease. Add all other ingredients and 3 cans of water. Let simmer on stove for 45 minutes.

Great for eating days and full of great veggies that are not high in carbs. 

Tasty Tortilla Soup

1 large onion chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 TB butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 TB flour
4 1/2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
2 cans diced tomatoes, juice too
1 can tomato sauce-no salt aded
1 can chopped green chilies
1 TB minced fresh oregano or 1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp pepper
3 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
2 TB minced fresh cilantro
1 1/3 cups crushed baked tortilla chips
7 TB shredded reduced fat cheddar cheese
In large skillet, saute onion, green onion in butter until tender. Add garlic cook for 1 minute longer.
Stir in flour until blended, gradually add broth. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, chilies, and all spices. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Please cover. Add cilantro  and chicken. Simmer for 10 minutes longer.
For each serving place 2 TB of chips in soup bowl. Top with 1 1/2 cups coup. Garnish with 1 TB cheese and chips.
Makes 7 servings. 256 calories per serving, 8 g fat, 23 g carbohydrates, 4 g fiber, 24 g protein.

This is a great soup to make with left over chicken!!! Wonderful flavor.