4 two step soup Recipes

dried black beans , soaked in water overnight, smoked ham hocks, water, bay leaf, olive oil, red bell pepper, chopped, chopped onion, minced garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, chicken broth or stock, chopped cilantro, brown sugar , optional, sour cream, shredded authentic mexican cheese, quick tip: omit the soaking and cooking step for the dried beans. add 2 cups water to two 15 or 16 oz. cans of drained black beans to the broth mixture. proceed as recipe directs.

boneless chicken breast, chopped, cream of chicken soup, frozen mixed vegetables, biscuits

ground beef, condensed tomato soup, frozen cut green beans, frozen tater tots or 3 cups mashed potatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, ketchup , to taste