🔥 Chuckwagon Ranch Bean Soup Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour 🫘 Ingredients 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 bell pepper, diced (any color) 1 can (15 oz) ranch-style beans (or pinto beans), undrained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies 1 cup frozen or canned corn 4 cups beef or chicken broth 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp smoked paprika

🌾 Chuckwagon Campfire Soup Serves:  6–8 Prep Time:  15 minutes Cook Time:  1 hour 🫘 Ingredients 1 lb ground beef or chuck 1 small onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, diced 2 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice) 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 4 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon) 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp chili powder ½ tsp black pepper

Smoky Cowboy Bean Stew  🌾🥣 Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef or smoked sausage (or a mix of both) 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 2 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 2 tsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste Optiona

Hobo Chili  🌾🔥 Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or venison for a wilder flavor) 1 tbsp olive oil or bacon drippings 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 can (15 oz) kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce 2 tbsp chili powder 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cumin ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste Optional: a dash of hot sau

Rustic Loaded Baked Potato Soup  🥔🥓🧀 Ingredients: 5 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed (Yukon Gold or Russet work best) 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups milk or half-and-half ½ cup sour cream 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 5 slices bacon, cooked & crumbled 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil ½ tsp thyme Salt & black pepper, to taste Garnish: shredded cheese, green onions, bacon bits Instructions: In a large pot, heat olive oil and butter ov

Harvest Chicken & Sweet Potato Skillet  🍗🍠🍎 Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-size pieces) 1 large sweet potato, peeled & cubed 1 apple (Honeycrisp or Gala), peeled & diced 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced ½ cup apple cider or chicken broth 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp cinnamon ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional, for crunch) Garnish: fresh pa

One-Pot Creamy Sausage & Potato Soup  🥔🌭 Ingredients: 1 lb smoked sausage or kielbasa, sliced into rounds 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk or half-and-half ½ cup heavy cream (optional, for extra richness) 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste 2 cups chopped kale or spinach (optional for color) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional) Garnish: cri

One-Pot Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Rice  🧀🥦🍗 Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into cubes) 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked) 2 ½ cups chicken broth 1 cup milk (or half-and-half for extra creaminess) 2 cups fresh or frozen broccoli florets 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp thyme Salt & black pepper, to taste 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese Garnish: chopped parsley or a sprinkle of extra cheese

One-Pot Smothered Pork Chops with Potatoes & Onions  🥔🍖🧅 Ingredients: 4 bone-in or boneless pork chops 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 large onion, sliced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 medium potatoes, peeled & sliced into ¼-inch rounds 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup 1 cup milk 1 tsp paprika ½ tsp thyme Salt & black pepper, to taste Garnish: chopped parsley Instructions: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Season pork chop

Crockpot Creamy Ranch Chicken & Rice  🐔🍚 Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs) 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup 1 cup chicken broth 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tbsp homemade ranch blend) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 cup uncooked long-grain rice 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (optional) Salt & black pepper, to taste Garnish: chopped parsley or crispy bacon bits Instructions: Spray the crockpot with non-stick cooking spray. Place chicken

Crockpot Beef & Vegetable Stew  🥕🥔🥩 Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs beef stew meat, cubed 4 medium potatoes, peeled & cubed 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, chopped 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 cups beef broth 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp rosemary ½ tsp paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (optional, for thickening) Garnish: fresh parsley Instructions: Add beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion,

Creamy Chicken & Wild Rice Soup  🐔🍲 Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled & sliced 2 celery stalks, diced 1 cup wild rice blend (rinsed) 5 cups chicken broth 1 cup milk or half-and-half ½ cup heavy cream (optional for richness) 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp rosemary ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening) Garnish: chopped parsley

Creamy Ham, Potato & Corn Soup  🥔🥓🌽 Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups diced potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet) 2 cups diced cooked ham 3 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional, for extra richness) Garnish: crispy bacon bits and chopped parsley Instructions: In a large soup pot, hea

One-Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta  🌮🧀 Ingredients: 1 lb ground beef (or turkey) 1 tbsp olive oil 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 packet taco seasoning (or 2 tbsp homemade mix) 1 can (10 oz) diced tomatoes with green chilies 3 cups beef broth 8 oz pasta shells or rotini (uncooked) 1 cup corn (optional) 1 cup black beans, rinsed & drained (optional) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese ½ cup sour cream Garnish: diced tomatoes, cilantro, or crushed tortilla chips Instructions:

One-Pot Creamy Chicken & Mushroom Rice  🍗🍄 Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter or olive oil 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, diced 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 ½ cups sliced mushrooms 1 cup long-grain rice (uncooked) 3 cups chicken broth ½ cup milk or cream ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp rosemary ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste ½ cup shredded parmesan or cheddar cheese (optional) Garnish: chopped parsley Instructions: In a large deep skillet or Dutch oven, m

Beef & Barley Soup Ingredients: 1 lb beef stew meat or chuck roast, cut into small cubes 1 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, sliced 2 celery stalks, diced 6 cups beef broth ¾ cup pearl barley, rinsed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 1 tsp thyme 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce ½ tsp black pepper Salt, to taste Garnish: chopped parsley Instructions: Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven. Brown beef pieces on all sides, then remove and set

Creamy Bacon & Corn Chowder  🥓🌽 Ingredients: 6 slices bacon, chopped 1 tbsp butter 1 medium onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 3 medium potatoes, peeled & diced 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 cup milk ½ cup heavy cream 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste Garnish: chopped chives, extra bacon, shredded cheddar Instructions: In a large pot, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tbsp of drippings. Ad

Autumn Harvest Vegetable Soup  🥕🍠🍅 Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 carrots, peeled & sliced 2 stalks celery, chopped 1 medium sweet potato, peeled & cubed 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup corn (fresh, frozen, or canned) 1 cup green beans, chopped 1 cup cabbage, shredded 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp rosemary ½ tsp smoked paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste Optional: 1 can (15 oz) white bean

One-Pot Creamy Turkey & Vegetable Pasta  🦃🍝 Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 lb ground turkey (or leftover turkey, chopped) 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, and corn work great) 3 cups chicken broth 1 ½ cups milk (or half-and-half for creaminess) 12 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or shells) 1 tsp thyme ½ tsp paprika Salt & black pepper, to taste 1 cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese Garnish: chopped parsley or a s

One-Pot Harvest Chicken & Rice  🍗🌾🍁 Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil or butter 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), diced 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 carrots, peeled & sliced 1 apple, peeled & chopped (adds a hint of sweetness) 1 cup long-grain rice 2 ½ cups chicken broth ½ cup apple cider (or extra broth) ½ tsp thyme ½ tsp rosemary ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional, for warmth) Salt & black pepper, to taste ½ cup dried cranberries (optional) Garnish