Vegetarian: Use cheddar cheese soup instead of cream of chicken and poblano pepper instead of bell pepper. Add ranch seasoning packet to kick things up a notch.
Blend flour with 1/2 cup milk stirring till smooth, then stir in soup.
Cook, stirring constantly until smooth and bubbly.
Garnish:
bacon bits
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Variations
Spicy!Use chicken stock in place of water and bouillon, and add about 1/8 tsp red pepper flakes and 2 cups of cubed ham. Put everything but the flour, and milk in. Add flour, milk and include Velveeta cheese about 1 hour before serving.
Don’t forget to remove the bay leaf before serving
Serve with nice baguette or other crunchy bread
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Variation
Pork Shoulder: Put a nice big pork shoulder bone in the pot to get some great flavor. If you like thick soup pea soup use only a quart of water and cook it on high until the peas disintegrated.
70-Minute Version: If you are not using a crock pot, sauté the garlic and onion in 2 tablespoons olive oil before adding the remaining ingredients. Simmer for at least an hour so that the flavors mix together.
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Instructies
Heat oil in a large saucepan – medium to low heat
Add to pan:
Onion
Celery
Carrot
Bell pepper
garlic
Simmer slowly for 15 minutes – onions should be clear
**Don’t burn the garlic**
Strain & rinse canned beans in cold water
Puree until smooth:
3 cups of strained beans
1 cup of chicken stock
Combine in the slow cooker all ingredients
Cook 4-5 hours on high
On low for 8-10 hours
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Variations
Vegetarian:Use extra onion and green pepper instead of celery and carrots. Use vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian, and omit the liquid smoke. Add extra cumin.
Cajun-Style:Add whole kernel and creamed corn. Use grilled cajun spiced sausage instead of bacon and herbed chicken broth instead of regular. Serve with buttermilk cornbread.