Savory Soups

It's the 2nd official day of A Blonde Ambition's Halloween Countdown! The weather is cooling off, which means the food is heating up! Creamy, filling soups are the edibles of choice for many of us this time of year. My mom usually made a big pot of chili on Halloween night when I was little, so I thought I'd share some soup/chili recipes with you from my favorite southern cook, Paula Deen!

Just click on the link below the ingredients to get directions, estimated servings and difficulty level!

Chef Jack's Corn Chowder

Ingredients:
3 cups chicken stock

2 cups half-and-half

3 cups white corn kernels, fresh or frozen

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1 clove garlic, minced

1 small celery stalk, diced

1 small carrot, finely diced

1 small onion, diced

1 cup (2 sticks) butter

Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg

Salt and pepper

Click here to get the full recipe and instructions!

Italian Chicken and Vegetable Soup

Note: This soup is both fiber-filled and heart healthy, so you can go back for seconds and avoid feelings of guilt later : )

Ingredients:

2 tablespoon olive oil

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 3/4 pound)

1 small onion, chopped

1 cup sliced carrots (about 3 small)

2 1/2 cups sliced zucchini (about 2 medium)

2 (14.5-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano

2 (14.5-ounce) cans chicken broth

Grated Parmesan, (optional)

For directions and details, click here!

Jamie's Chili

Ingredients:

Shredded cheddar cheese (for garnish)

Sour cream (for garnish)

Chopped green onions (for garnish)

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

Ground cumin

1 (28-ounce) can whole, peeled tomatoes

2 cups chopped celery

Chili powder

1 package chili seasoning mix

1 small can tomato paste

1 can chili beans

2 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes

1 green bell pepper diced

1 medium onion, diced

1 lb mixed ground beef and sausage, browned and drained

Click here for the full recipe!

So what is your favorite cold-weather comfort food? Do you have a traditional meal you prepare the day of Halloween?