Cowboy Chowder Recipes

Steps:

• 1. In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.
• 2. Stir in garlic, onion powder, sage, fennel seed, pepper, basil and parsley. Add broth, bouillon, dried onion, and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.
• 3. Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Slowly add to soup mixture, stirring well.
• 4. Gradually add milk to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook chicken and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in the broth, corn and picante sauce and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in peppers and cilantro. , Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Spoon into bowls; top with cheese if desired.