Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries: Soups On!

The days and nights are getting colder and what better way to warm up than some of Mom's Chicken Soup! I found this recipe at The Recipe Lion. They have lots of really neat recipes. Check them out!

 So let's make some soup.

Photos courtesy of campbellskitchen.com

Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 3 cups water
• 3 chicken-flavor bouillon cubes
• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
• 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1 medium potato, cut into 1-inch pieces (about 1 cup)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 can (26-ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Chicken Soup
• 3 cans (4.5-ounces each) Swanson® Premium White Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained
• 4 slices American pasteurized process cheese product, Kraft single
• 1 tablespoon Louisiana-style hot sauce (optional)

 

 

 

  

Heat the water, bouillon, onion and carrots in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low.

Stir in the potatoes, peas and corn. Cook until the vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Stir in the soup and chicken and cook until the mixture is hot and bubbling. Add the cheese.

Cook and stir until the cheese is melted. Stir in the hot sauce, if desired.

 

 

I love chicken soup and this really sounds good on a cold snow night doesn't it. Instead of using individual corn, carrots, etc I am lazy and use the bag of mixed veggies! So get in that kitchen and get to cooking. :)

 

 

Colleen :)

 

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Jacquie's Up-Cycle Nation: Hostess Gifts

It's party season!  Beloved friends and family members are hard at work preparing festive feasts and readying heart-warming homes for merry laughter. 

This year reward your special hosts with an up-cycled gift to show your appreciation.

These Etsy up-cyclers make extraordinary gifts from the recycle bin and cast-off clutter.

 

 

 The gift of a re-Lit candle from LindasOtherLife not only delights the receiver but proceeds from these up-cycled wine bottle candles help to support local literacy initiatives in this retired teacher's community.  Once the candle has burned down, the holder becomes a drinking glass and the gift of literacy lives on.

Up-cycled wool reigns supreme at aliciatodd!  Vibrant colored ornaments fashioned from felted sweaters make bright and cheery hostess gifts so pretty they won't be packed away at the end of the season.

Wine always makes a perfect hostess gift but add whimsy with a gift from GulfCoasters and no one will ever look at a cork the same way again.  The imagination and ingenuity make this Etsy store a must-shop this season.

These aren't your mother's pearls!  Ok maybe they are- but they have been updated to modern chic and oh-sooooo-fab!  TheOpulentSquid repurposes old pearl strands into drool-worthy pieces at nearly-a-steal prices. Your host will love this gift throughout the year!

Art meets functionality at mybonny.  Aprons made of collage sewn vintage textiles create art to wear that will keep the conversation flowing.  This is the apron worn after the hard work is done. Check out this Etsy artist's gallery but be prepared to linger a while!

Wishing you all a very happy party season and reminding you to shop local, buy American and as always, recycle what you can't reuse.

 

LOVE  &  UP-CYCLE NATION!!

Jacquie Wheeler

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Blog Party Sunday -- Show Off Your Handmades

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Today's Featured Shop -- Quinnys Crochet

Today's featured shop is Quinnys Crochet.    Carol makes crocheted baby clothes, blankets and accessories, ladies scarfs and anything else that takes her fancy.

Here are some adorable outfits for your favorite baby girl.

Baby girl jacket, hat and booties set hand crocheted red with white trim christmas outfit

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