Some warm soup for a crisp fall day!

What is better than a yummy cup of homemade soup on a dreary, wet fall day? Here are a couple of good ones.

Smokey Chipotle Turkey Corn Chowder

(this takes on 30 minutes to make, is healthy & delicious!)

2 T canola oil

1 c chopped onion

1/2 t salt

1 lb ground turkey

2 t minced garlic

2 t chipotle chili powder (i just use regular chili powder)

2 t ground cumin

2 c chicken stock

2 c frozen corn

28 oz can fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained

3/4 c heavy whipping cream

Heat pan you will be cooking soup in - add oil, onion & salt - cook until softened. Stir in ground turkey and garlic; cook until no longer pink. Stir in chili powder & cumin. Add broth, corn & tomatoes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium and simmer 10 min. Stir in cream; simmer 2-3 minutes. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

Jamie's Kickin' Chili!

(this is super good and has got some kick - hence the name..)

2 lbs ground beef (or pork)

3 cans chili beans

1 can dark kidney beans

1 can of diced tomatoes (i used 3 bc I love tomatoes!)

1 can tomato paste

diced yellow onion

diced celery

diced green pepper

1 can diced green chiles (I used a jalapeno)

4 cubes beef bouillon

1 can beer

1/4 c chili powder

1 T worcestershire sauce

1 T minced garlic

1 T oregano

2 t cumin

2 t tabasco sauce

1 t dried basil

salt & pepper

1 t cayenne pepper

1 t paprika

1 t sugar

Brown hamburger in pot you're going to use for the chili. Add the diced veggies and saute with meat. Season meat with salt & pepper. Add all the other ingredients & simmer. Best to cook high at first, then turn down. Enjoy!