Garden of Friendship - Soups and Salads

EZ Tomato Soup Submitted by: Jezebel Jen
6 large beefsteak tomatoes 1 pound bacon, diced 1 green pepper, diced 1 red pepper, diced 1 yellow pepper diced 1 orange pepper, diced	1 pound mushrooms Garlic powder to taste Italian spice to taste Onion powder to taste Salt and pepper to taste
In a large skillet, sauté bacon, onions, and peppers. When these are soft, add sliced tomatoes and mushrooms. Cook until tomatoes turn to liquid. Add your spices to taste. Serve in a large soup bowl with lots of toast.

Mexican Hamburger Stew Submitted by: Denise
2 pounds hamburger 1 medium onion, chopped 1 teaspoon chili powder Dash garlic salt 1 can tomato soup	1 can vegetable beef soup 2 cans kidney beans 1 small can corn
Brown hamburger and onion in a large pan and add seasonings. Combine soups in a kettle, bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes. Add soups to meat, add beans and corn and simmer 10 minutes. Serve over warm corn chips. Top with shredded cheese.

Simple Chili Submitted by: Jezebel Jen
1 pound ground beef 1 medium onion, diced 2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced 1 15-ounce can kidney beans	1 16-ounce can diced tomatoes 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce 1/4 cup green chilies, chopped Grated sharp cheddar cheese
Brown the beef in a heavy pot. Add the onion and garlic. Cook until just soft. Drain off any excess fat. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for one hour.

To submit your favorite recipes to be included in the Garden of Friendship Recipe Book, please email them to Barbiel

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