It's that time of year when everyone hunkers down at home to stay out of the cold. What better way to warm your tummy than with a big bowl of homemade soup or stew? Bucky Doren and Lainie Brooks from K-98.5's morning show thought they would share their top five comfort soups of the season.

 

 

1. Cauliflower Cheese Soup  *** Bucky's Top Choice***

Ingredients:

  • 2 T. Butter
  • 1/2 Onion
  • 1 Head of Cauliflower - Chopped and Cleaned
  • 1 C. Milk
  • 8 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 8 oz. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 T. Cornstarch

Here's the 'Red Shirt Lady' with step-by-step instructions on how to put it all together.

2. Crockpot Cheesy Brat Stew 

Ingredients:

  • 6 Grilled Brats
  • 2 C. Cubed Velveeta Cheese
  • 1 Red Pepper (Chopped)
  • 2 C. Milk
  • 2 Cans of Cream of Celery Soup
  • 1 Can of French cut green beans (Drained)
  • 1 T. Dried Onion
  • 4 Red Potatoes (Diced)

Here's a how to video on how to make this AMAZING stew compliments of WLUK-TV FOX 11.

3. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup 

Ingredients:

  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 1/4 tsp. Salt & Pepper
  • 1 Carrot
  • 1 Rib of Celery
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups of Uncooked, Broad Egg Noodles
  • 1/4 Whipping Cream
  • 3 T. Flour
  • 1 C. Frozen Peas
  • 3 T. Chopped Fresh Parsley
  • 1 tsp. Fresh Chopped Thyme

Here's a great step-by-step video on how to make Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup compliments of 'Canadian Living'.

4. Cheeseburger Soup *** Lainie's Top Pick***

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 C. Onion (Chopped)
  • 3/4 C. Celery
  • 4 Cups Potatoes (Cubed)
  • 4 T. Butter
  • 1/2 lb. Ground Beef
  • 1 tsp. Dried Basil
  • 1 tsp. Dried Parsley
  • 3 C. Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 Flour
  • 1 1/2 C. Milk
  • 2 C. Cheddar Cheese
  • 1/4 Sour Cream

Here's a great easy to follow video of how to make this cheesy, yummy soup compliments of All Recipes.

5. Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup 

Ingredients:

  • 1  lb. Shredded chicken
  • 1 15 oz. Can of Whole Tomatoes
  • 1  Medium Onion
  • 2  Cloves Garlic
  • 10 oz. Can of Enchilada Sauce
  • 4 oz. Can of Chopped Green Chili's
  • 14 oz Can of Chicken Broth
  • 1 - tsp. Cumin
  • 1  tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1  tsp. Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 10 oz. Bag of Frozen Corn
  • 1 T. Fresh Cilantro
  • 7 Corn Tortillas
  • Vegetable Oil

There's a lot of ingredients for this soup but it's super easy to make and really hits the spot on a cold winters day. Here's a step-by-step video on how to put it all together.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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