3 of My FAVORITE Homemade Soups! 🍲 #ZuppaToscana #HomemadeChili #VegetableBeefSoup #ComfortFood

🍂 3 of My FAVORITE Homemade Soups! 🍲 Better Than Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana, Homemade Chili & Country Vegetable Beef Soup! Nothing beats a big bowl of homemade soup when the weather starts cooling down! Today, I'm sharing THREE of my favorite hearty, delicious comfort food recipes. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or warming up on a chilly day! 🥣 1. BETTER THAN OLIVE GARDEN ZUPPA TOSCANA Creamy, loaded with sausage, bacon, potatoes, and kale! This homemade version gives Olive Garden some serious competition! Ingredients: - 5–6 oz thick-cut bacon, chopped - 1 lb hot Italian sausage - 3 garlic cloves, minced - 1 onion, finely diced - 1/4 cup flour - 5 medium-large Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced - 6 cups chicken broth - 2 cups water - 1 cup heavy cream - 1 bunch kale, roughly chopped - 1 tsp Italian seasoning - 1 tsp fresh thyme - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes Garnish: Shaved Parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, and crumbled bacon. Instructions: 1. In a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until browned (5–7 minutes). Remove and reserve the bacon grease. 2. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart as it cooks (4–7 minutes). Stir in flour and cook another 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. 3. Add diced onion to the skillet with 1 tbsp bacon grease, butter, or olive oil. Sauté about 5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. 4. In a large pot, bring chicken broth and water to a boil. Add potatoes, thyme, and Italian seasoning. Cook 13–14 minutes or until fork-tender. 5. Add sausage, onions, half the bacon, red pepper flakes, and kale. Bring to a gentle boil. 6. Stir in heavy cream and heat through. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 7. Garnish with remaining bacon, green onions, and shaved Parmesan. Enjoy this creamy Southern-style comfort food! 🌶️ 2. EASY HOMEMADE CHILI Rich, hearty, and packed with flavor! This simple chili is perfect for game day, family dinners, or meal prep. Ingredients: - 2 lbs Flurry's Grind (80/20 steak trimmings) - 2 yellow onions, chopped - 1 jalapeño, chopped (seeds included) - 2 cans Campbell's tomato juice - 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies - 1 large can diced tomatoes - 1 can pinto and kidney beans, drained - 32 oz Swanson beef broth - 3 beef bouillon cubes - Seasonings as shown in the video Thickener: - 3 tbsp cornstarch - 1/4 cup water Instructions: 1. Brown ground beef thoroughly in a large pot, cooking to a safe internal temperature of 160°F. 2. Add onions and jalapeño. Sauté for several minutes until softened. 3. Add tomato juice, green chilies, diced tomatoes, beans, beef broth, bouillon cubes, and seasonings. 4. Stir well and bring to a boil. 5. Reduce heat and simmer for 30–60 minutes to develop those delicious flavors. 6. Mix cornstarch and water until smooth. Slowly stir into chili until thickened. 7. Serve with your favorite toppings! Try Flurry's Market: https://www.flurrysmarket.com 🥕 3. HOMEMADE COUNTRY VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP A true Southern classic! Loaded with beef, vegetables, and rich broth. Simple, affordable, and even BETTER the next day! Ingredients: - 2 lbs 90/10 ground beef - 1½ large onions, diced - 2 large cans Veg-All, drained (1 Homestyle, 1 Original) - 2 large cans diced tomatoes with juice - 2 (5.5 oz) cans tomato juice - 2 beef bouillon cubes - 32 oz Swanson beef broth - Garlic and black pepper to taste Thickener: - 3 tbsp cornstarch - 1/4 cup water Instructions: 1. Brown ground beef in a large pot until fully cooked (160°F). Drain excess grease if desired. 2. Add diced onions and sauté until softened. 3. Stir in Veg-All vegetables, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato juice, beef broth, and bouillon cubes. 4. Season with garlic and black pepper to taste. 5. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes. 6. Mix cornstarch with water until smooth. Stir into soup and simmer until thickened. 7. Serve hot with cornbread, crackers, or your favorite bread! BONUS TIP: This soup freezes beautifully! Save leftovers for another cold day. --- 👨‍🍳 THANKS FOR WATCHING CAROLINA CHEF! Three incredible homemade soups, all made with simple ingredients and packed with flavor! 👇 WHICH SOUP IS YOUR FAVORITE? 🥣 Zuppa Toscana 🌶️ Homemade Chili 🥕 Country Vegetable Beef Soup Let me know in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for more delicious homemade recipes ❤️ SHARE with someone who loves comfort food! Carolina Chef – Simple Cooking Made Simple! #SoupRecipes #ZuppaToscana #HomemadeChili #VegetableBeefSoup #CarolinaChef #SouthernCooking #ComfortFood #EasyRecipes #SoupSeason #HomemadeCooking