On the 9th day of Christmas, NellBell gave to me....

....9 soups simmering! Good, good, good! Especially on a cold winter day! Broccoli Cheese Soup 3/4 c. chopped onion 3 T. oil or marg. 6 c. water 6 chicken boullion cubes 8 oz. fine or vermicelli noodles 1 tsp. salt 2 (10 oz) pkgs. frozen chopped broccoli 1/4 tsp. garlic powder 6 c. milk 1/2 - 1 lb. Velveeta cheese, cubed Saute onion in oil for 3 minutes. Add water & boullion cubes; heat to boiling. Stir until boullion dissolves. Add noodles & salt; cook 3 minutes. Stir in broccoli & garlic powder; cook 4 minutes. Add milk & cheese; stir until cheese is melted. Frogmore Stew 5 qts. water 1/4 c. Old Bay seasoning 4 lbs. small red potatoes 2 lbs. kielbasa, cut into 1 1/2" slices 6 ears fresh corn, halved 4 lbs. unpeeled, large fresh shrimp Boil water & Old Bay in a large stockpot. Add potatoes; return to a boil & cook for 10 minutes. Add sausage & corn; return to boil. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Remove poatoes, corn & sausage. Add shrimp to pot; cook 3-5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink; remove shrimp. Serve together in a large bowl with additional Old Bay & cocktail sauce. Meatball & Macaroni Soup - Rachael Ray 2 T. olive oil 2 carrots, chopped 2 ribs celery, chopped 1 med. onion, chopped 2 bay leaves, dried or fresh salt & pepepr to taste 1 lb. ground beef 1 egg, beaten 2 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese 1/2 c. plain bread crumbs 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 6 c. chicken stock or broth 2 c. water 1 1/2 c. dried pasta, any kind 1 lb. fresh spinach, chopped Saute carrots, celery & onion in oil. Season with salt & pepper. Cover & cook 5-6 minutes. Meanwhile, combine ground beef & next 5 ingredients. Add broth & water to vegetables. Increase heat to high & bring soup to boil, then reduce heat. Roll meat into small balls & drop into pot. Add pasta & stir. Cover & simmer, 10 minutes. When pasta is tender, stir in spinach in batches. Soup is ready when spinach wilts. Mexican Soup 2 lbs. chicken 1 (11oz) cans Mexicorn 1 can black beans, rinsed & drained 2 cans Campbell's select chicken tortilla soup 2 pts. salsa 2 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp each granulated garlic, crushed red pepper, dried oregano, salt sour cream shredded cheese tortilla chips, crushed Mix all ingredients in large saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat & simmer uncovered 20-30 minutes. Can also warm in crockpot for 3-4 hours on low. Serve with rest of ingredients. White Chili 1 lb. chicken, cubed or canned chicken 1 med. onion, chopped 1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder or 1 clove garlic 1 can chicken broth 2 cans Great Northern beans, rinsed & drained 2 cans chopped green chiles 1 tsp. each salt, ground cumin, dried oregano 1/2 tsp. pepper 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper 1 c. sour cream 1/2 c. whipping cream Bring all but last 2 ingredients to a boil & simmer 30 minutes. Remove from heat & add sour cream & whipping cream. Serve with tortilla chips, more sour cream or corn bread. Kevin's Potato Soup 1 1/2 c. water 1 chicken boullion cube 2 T. butter 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. onion, diced 1/2 c. celery, diced 1/2 c. carrots, diced 3 c. potatoes, diced 1 1/2 c. milk 2 T. flour 2 slices ham 2 tsp parsley flakes Dissolve boullion in boiling water; add butter, salt & vegetables. Cook for 15 minutes. Mix milk & flour together & add to vegetables; add ham. Simmer until vegetables are tender. Add parsley before serving. Taco Soup 1 lb. ground beef 1 sm. onion, chopped 1 1/2 qt tomato juice 1/4 c. sugar 1 pt. corn 1 (15 oz) can chili beans 1 pkg. taco seasoning corn chips sour cream cheddar cheese Brown beef & onion together, drain fat. Add everything but last 3 ingredients to a pot, with meat. Cook together 10-15 minutes. Top with chips, cheese & sour cream. Italian Tortellini Soup 1 lb. sweet Italian sausage 1c. chopped onion 2 garlic cloves, chopped 5 c. beef stock 1 (16 oz) can chopped tomatoes 1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce 2 T. dried basil 1 lg. carrot, sliced 2 T. dried oregano 1 (10-12 oz) bag refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini or 8 oz dried 1 lg. zucchini, sliced Parmesan cheese Brown sausage with onion & garlic, drain fat. Add beef stock, tomatoes & spices & bring to low boil. Add carrots & simmer 10-15 minutes. Add tortellini & zucchini; cook until pasta is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Serve & top with Parmesan cheese. Kevin's Chicken Noodle Soup 6 c. chicken broth 1 sm. onion, diced 1 can chicken 3 carrots 1 1/2 - 2 c. noodles 3 stalks celery 2 chicken boullion cubes pepper parsley Mix & simmer until vegetables are tender. Recipe of the Day - sandwiches From skeeteror.

Sloppy Joes

1-1 1/2 pounds hamburger

1 can tomato soup

1 onion, chopped

1 T. Worcestershire Sauce

1 T. Liquid Smoke

Crumble and cook hamburger in frying pan with onion. S & P to taste. Drain fat. Add soup, W. sauce and Liquid Smoke. Simmer and serve either using whole hamburger buns, or we like to put the meat on both sides, open-face