So Moist Veggie Chicken Burgers

So I have been attempting to add vegetables into more of our food and this is one recipe that was a hit at our house.  The finer you grate and cut up the veggies the less you will realize that they are even there.  Try these burgers out and you won't be disappointed!

Servings: 7 or 8 Burgers

Ingredients:
1 lb Ground Chicken
8 oz. Mushrooms (chop fine)
1/2 cup Yellow Onion (chop fine)
1/4 cup Grated Zucchini
1 cup Oatmeal
2 Tbsp. Ketchup
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
Salt & Pepper

STEP 1: Cut Mushrooms & Onions then add to large bowl.  

  STEP 2: Grate Zucchini and add to bowl. 

 STEP 3: Mix in Ground Chicken, Oatmeal, Ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, Salt & Pepper. 

 STEP 4: Form into approximately 7-8 burgers & grill for about 10 minutes per side until no longer pink.

STEP 5: Place on a bun and finish with favorite toppings and sauce.  

Spicy Meatball Soup (in a Slow Cooker)

  
I didn't feel like going to the store the other day (ever happen to you?)  So I pulled out everything that I thought could make a meal.  I always buy Turkey Meatballs when they are on sale (because they are a family favorite) and so I had some in the freezer!  I came up with this yummy soup that was simple to make in the Slow Cooker.  It has a little kick to it to spice things up!  If you don't like spice then simply buy the plain canned peeled tomatoes.

Spicy Meatball Soup           
Makes 6 to 7 servings

Ingredients:
12 oz. Turkey Meatballs (I use Honeysuckle Italian Style)
2 Yellow Onions

4 Large Carrots
Mushrooms (optional)
8 oz Pasta (I used Whole Wheat Penne & some leftover Noodle Style)

Canned Peeled Tomatoes with Jalapeno Peppers

3 (32 oz) low sodium Chicken Broth or Vegetable Broth

 1 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/4 tsp. garlic salt 
Mexican Shredded Cheese (optional for topping)

Instructions: 
1.  Wash, peel and cut Carrots.  Add diced onion and mushrooms (optional). 

Simple Gourmet Mushroom Soup

No Processed Ingredients. 4 Simple Steps. 20 Minutes to Make. 

Our family has been eliminating processed foods so I have been learning to make things from scratch.  Cream of Mushroom Soup is one of those ingredients that is often used in recipes.  I no longer use the canned version so I wanted to find an alternative.  This from scratch version is so simple to make and tastes soooo much better than the canned.  We are never going back!  

*My mom is also going to try and make it with Arrow Root for a gluten free version.  I will update this and let you know how that works!  

Simple Gourmet Mushroom Soup
Serves: 4 to 5

INGREDIENTS:
16 oz. fresh mushrooms (sliced)
4 Tbsp. chopped yellow onion
3 minced garlic cloves
6 Tbsp. flour (or almond flour*)
4 Tbsp. butter
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cup half n half
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp nutmeg

   
STEP 1: In a stockpot melt the butter.  Add the mushrooms, onions and garlic and cook until soft. 

STEP 2: Add the 4 Tbsp. of the flour while stirring. 

STEP 3:  Mix in the chicken broth and cook until thickened.

STEP 4:  In a separate bowl mix 2 Tbsp of flour with the half n half, salt, pepper and nutmeg.  Add this to the stockpot and stir constantly about 5 minutes.  Soup will thicken as shown. 

Pour into bowls and sprinkle with pepper or parsley then serve!  This is so simple to make and tastes gourmet.