Oh my goodness, have we all been in the deep freeze or what? Spring can’t get here fast enough but in the meantime, we are enjoying lots of evenings at home in front of the fire. And cold weather means I’m putting lots of hot soups and stews on the menu to ward off the chill. Today I’m sharing some of our family favorites, including one of my own that is a staple for my hungry crowd.
And finally, here is one of my own recipes I shared during the holidays — it’s Whole30 compliant and is perfect for feeding a cold and hungry crowd!
This is not only healthy and delicious, but it’s FILLING! And when you’re feeding a crowd that’s key!
Here’s what you need:
- 2 lbs beef ground for chili (grass fed if you can get it, don’t worry if you can’t)
- 2 32 oz cartons Kitchen Basics unsalted beef stock
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 2 cups sliced baby portabella mushrooms
- 2 cups fresh sugar snap peas
- 2 16 oz packages frozen vegetables for soup (we like the combo packages but you can choose your fave veggies instead if you like).
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp rubbed sage
- 1 tbsp Mrs. Dash original seasoning
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
Here’s what you do:
In a large stock pot, brown the beef. Drain and remove from pot. I put in on a paper towel covered plate to continue draining for a bit. In the same stock pot, add beef stock, water, onion, mushrooms, and sugar snap peas. Bring to a boil and then simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add frozen vegetables, garlic, sage, Mrs. Dash, sea salt and pepper, and the drained beef to the mix and simmer covered for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Serve with corn bread, salad, and/or grilled cheese sandwiches.
This is one of those soups that tastes even better the next day and freezes well. I usually try to make it ahead of time, or at least in the morning, so by supper time the flavors have all melded.
I hope these recipes help you stay warm and toasty! For more of what my family is enjoying visit my “Yummy” Pinterest board. And for more of my recipes and home decor inspiration, visit my blog, Decor & More. Enjoy!
