Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Tasty Tuesday


Quick and tasty Southwest Corn Chowder

I am down and out with the flu, but the blogs and the mom must go on so here is an easy recipe that I can prepare even when my head is swimming and every inch of me aches. The most difficult thing will be opening the cans.  Anyway, enough boo-hooing.
I have had so many positive comments on this tasty dish, that I now dare to bring it to events.


So if you are working through April’s Bootcamp, a Fast Draft, or Editing in a Month, or are just plain busy, throw this all in the crock pot and surprise your family that it isn’t pizza again tonight.
Recipe:
2 square packages of V8 Southwest Corn Chowder (tetra packs) in the soup aisle
1 can Rotel diced tomatoes, you pick the heat, I use mild (don’t drain) 
   or 1 cup salsa
1 can creamed corn, (don’t drain)
1 cup frozen corn, or a can of corn - drained
1 cup of nacho cheese sauce or queso, canned or jar
Put it all in a crockpot, give it a stir and set on high if you need it in a couple hours, low if you have longer.
We like our soup thick, but if you prefer it a thinner consistency you can add some canned broth - chicken or vegetable.
I have even added cooked and cut up chicken, or a large can of chunked white meat chicken, to add more protein.
Serve with tortilla chips and a dollop of sour cream and/or guacamole.  Enjoy.
Feel free to comment and add your simple recipes or cures for the flu.

2 comments:

  1. Oh, no! The flu. It's hard to write when your body aches so badly that you can't sit at your computer. Wish I lived closer; I'd bring you some chicken soup.
    But keep a pen and paper by your bed because I know that while your body may not function normally, your mind won't shut down. :)

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  2. Thanks Sandy and you are absolutely right about my mind still working, but little energy to get the ideas down. I will get the pen and at least jot down some notes. Thanks again for stopping by.

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