Cook with Love and Amber

Want to chase away the winter chills with a delicious, comforting, flavorful soup? You found the right recipe! This recipe can truly take leftover ham to the next level, and will make hearts and tummies happy, healthy, and full. I have also added instructions for freezing this soup in the Extra Love section so you can continue to enjoy it throughout the winter. Serves 10-12 Time to finish : 2 hours (not including time for soaking navy beans) Ingredients : 1 lb dried navy beans 3 tbsp olive oil 1 yellow onion, diced 4 carrots, chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 10 garlic cloves, minced 8 cups chicken broth 14.5 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes 1 bay leaf 1 tsp garlic powder dash of oregano dash of thyme dash of dried, ground sage dash of dried rosemary dash of dried basil 2 cups green cabbage, shredded 2-3 cups cooked ham, chopped salt and pepper to taste Directions : Rinse the dried navy beans and cover with several inches of water. Allow to soak overnight or for 6-8 hours...

This chili brings fall aromas and flavors to the dinner table in just about an hour! Delicious spices enhance this warm and tasty dish and will have everyone drooling over the stove while it simmers. Healthy and satisfying in every bite! Who needs a pumpkin spiced latte when you have seasonal, warm, delish chili 👀 Serves 8 Time to Finish: 1 hour Ingredients: 1 lb ground turkey 2 (14 oz.) cans black beans 1 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch cubes (about 3 cups) 1 tsp coriander 4 tsp garlic 1 tsp ginger, ground 1 green bell pepper 1 4 oz. can green chilis, fire roasted 1 yellow onion 1 tbsp oregano, dried 2 cans tomatoes, fire roasted with garlic 32 oz chicken broth 3 tbsp tomato paste 1 tbsp honey 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp chili powder 1/4 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp nutmeg 1/2 tsp paprika 1 tsp salt 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp cumin Directions: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion and garlic and cook for about 30 s...

This chicken noodle soup is easy, quick, and great for days where the weather just can't make up its mind! Snow, rain, hail, or shine? No matter the weather, soup is always a good choice! It is so simple, and will fill your home with delightful aromas!  Special Tips: I like to use chicken stock instead of broth because it has more body and flavor, but you can use either to make this soup! Just a little lemon juice will brighten up your broth! You can also use citrus to dampen saltiness if you accidentally added too much salt! Serves 4 Ingredients: 2 small boneless, skinless chicken breasts 4 cups chicken stock or broth 2 tbsp butter  1/2 yellow onion, diced 3 celery stalks, chopped 2 carrots, chopped  I used 1/2 a cup of shredded carrots that I had previously bought for a salad! 3 cloves garlic Water: between 1/2 cup to 1 cup 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper 1.5 tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp lemon juice 6 oz egg noodles Directions:...