What I'm Thankful For

Happy Thanksgiving! Here is a list of what I'm thankful for this year, no matter how short it is.

1. My wonderful and amazing family
2. My awesome friends who get me through the day
3. A roof over my head
4. A job I can go to when so many others have a hard time finding one
5. Food on the table when so many can't afford to feed their families

Comforting Chicken Noodle Soup

2 quarts water
8 chicken bouillon cubes
6 1/2 cups uncooked wide egg noodles
2 cans cream of chicken soup
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 cup (8 oz) sour cream

In a large saucepan, bring water and bouillon to a boill. Add noodles; cook uncovered until tender, about 10 minutes. Do not drain. Add soup and chicken, heat through. Remove from heat, stir in sour cream. Serve!

Best Ever Potato Soup

Fall and colder weather are here and winter is soon on it's way. What first comes to mind when you think of colder weather? I think soup. Any kind of soup for that matter.

Best Ever Potato Soup

6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
1 can (14 1/2 oz) chicken broth
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 tsp each celery seed, salt, pepper
3 T all purpose flour
3 cups milk
8 oz procssed American cheese, cubed (Velveeta)

In a large saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; drain. Add potatoes, broth, parsley, celery seed, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Combine flour and milk until smooth; add to soup. Bring to a boil; boil and stir for 2 minutes. Add cheese; stir until cheese is melted and soup is heated through.

8 servings