Loaded Potato Soup

Ingredients:
- 1/2 c. finely chopped celery
- 1/2 c. finely chopped onion
- 3 c. water
- 2 cups, peeled and diced potatoes
- salt and pepper
- 2 chicken boullion cubes
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 1 pint half and half
- 2 tbsp. flour
- chives, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese (optional toppings)

Directions:
Bring to boil vegetables and seasonings in water.  While cooking, mix sour cream, half and half and flour in a bowl.  When potatoes are tender, add sour cream mixture.  Stir and simmer on low heat about 15 minutes.  Serve with optional toppings. 

Much Requested Recipe: Easy Taco Soup

People ask for this recipe all the time, so here it is.  I love it so much because I usually keep all the ingredients in the pantry during the fall and winter, so I can make it any time!  I often double or triple it to put some in the freezer for later.  It freezes great.  I love it with Scoops tortilla chips. I bet it would be great without the meat and some extra beans.  I'll add a picture next time I make some.

Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef or turkey
- 1 can condensed cheddar cheese soup
- 1 can chicken broth
- 1 can beans, drained (kidney or black beans are both great in it)
- 1 can corn, drained (regular whole kernel or fiesta corn)
- 1 jar salsa
- Optional for serving: tortillas chips, shredded cheese, sour cream, green onions or chives

Directions (couldn't be easier):
- Brown and drain meat.
- Add soup, broth, beans, corn, and salsa.  Stir well and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Serve with tortilla chips and optional garnishes. 
- Enjoy!