The Mothership

The cold weather has kicked in and I really was craving some wonton soup. I like my soups to have a of stuff, not just broth. I am a big fan of utilizing Whole Foods ingredients and halfway with prepared foods. Hence the frozen wontons because I don’t have time to make the pork put in a wonton and then cook the wontons. Also, cost effective is essential with the way these teenagers eat up in here. I feel like canned soup has gotten more expensive, higher in sodium, low in quality and quantity. And buying at a restaurant for the whole family would not be cost effective. I will double this next time for the size of their stomachs. Also - you can make this VEGETARIAN if you purchase veggie dumplings/wontons and use bacon bits that are actually soy. This took me 30 minutes from gathering items, to chopping, to my belly.     Ingredients: 2Tbsp. Sesame oil 2 cloves of garlic, minced 2-3 tsp. Of grated ginger (don’t skimp on this it makes the recipe) 6  cups chicken broth or veg...

This is one of those wonderful one pot easy prep meals. No chopping! I made a less lactose version because someone in our family has a sensitivity. Use full lactose items if you feel so inclined Ingredients: 2 lbs. uncooked chicken 1 - 16 oz. chicken or vegetable broth 1 - 28 oz. can green enchilada sauce  Salt & Pepper to taste 1 - 14oz. can of corn, drained 1 - 14 oz. can of white beans   2 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese or white cheddar cheese 1/4 cup whole milk (or regular) 3/4 cup almond milk (Or use all whole milk) 1 cup of soy yogurt (or greek yogurt or sour cream) 2 oz. cream cheese or cream cheese alternative (cubed and softened) chopped red onion chopped cilantro  lime wedges  tortilla chips green verde salsa for topping (optional) ***You could top with chopped avocado and more cheese.  ***We have also prepared rice per package directions and poured soup over top of rice when serving.  *** adding red pepper flakes is fun - but can bri...