Creamy Mushroom & Chicken Soup

I found this recipe on Becky Higgins' blog, tried it and loved it! My family loves it too, so it was quickly added to our favorites list! {I have altered it just a bit.}

Ingredients:
6 Tbsp. butter
1 medium onion, chopped
3 Tbsp. flour
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper
6 c. chicken broth
1 lb. mushrooms, sliced
3/4 c. chopped carrots
2 c. peeled and diced potatoes
1/2 c. chopped zucchini
1/2 c. frozen corn kernels
2 tsp. thyme
2 c. light cream
1/4 c. grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish if desired
2 c. chopped cooked chicken

Directions:
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and saute until tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper and mix until smooth. Gradually add the broth, then turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil. Add the veggies and thyme. Reduce the heat and simmer the soup, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Add the cream, Parmesan, and chicken. Heat the soup for an additional 10 minutes, but do not let it boil. To serve, ladle the soup into a bowl and sprinkle it with more Parmesan, if desired.

Menu Plan Monday

Monday ~ bday dinner out!

Tuesday ~ ham & beans, cornbread

Wednesday ~ creamy mushroom & chicken soup, salad, bread

Thursday ~ spinach pasta w/alfredo sauce, salad

Friday ~ leftover buffet!

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Meijer at a glance... 1/03 - 1/09

Here are just a few of the deals at Meijer this week. Be sure to check out the Meijer Mealbox for extra savings on various items. Also, for more deals check out your local ad here!

Round White Potatoes 10 lb Bag... $1.99

Meijer Gallon Milk... $1.98

Post Cereal... $1.99
{Buy 4, get $2 off Instant at Register...Includes: Honey Bunches of Oats, Grape Nuts Flakes, Spoon Size Shredded Wheat}
$1/2 in the 12/6 SS

Kellogg’s Cereal... $2.00
{Includes: Frosted Mini Wheats, Raisin Bran, Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Frosted Flakes}
$1/2 in the 1/3 RP
$1.5o/2 Printable at RedPlum

Barilla Pasta 12-16 oz... $0.89
$1/2 Printable here *on Target site but is a manufacturer coupon*
PLUS $1/4 via Meijer Mealbox

Aunt Millie Healthy Goodness Breads... $1.50

Nabisco Ritz Crackers 14.5-16 oz, Ritz Bitz or Toasted Chips... $2.37
$1/2 in the 12/13 SS
$1 in the December Kraft Food & Family Magazine
$1/2 in the Kraft Back to School Booklet

Prego Pasta Sauce 45-48 oz... $2.50
$1/2 via Meijer Mealbox

V8 Splash 64 oz... $1.99
$1/2 in the 1/3 SS
$1/2 Printable here

V8 Fusion or V-Fusion 46 oz... $2.49
$.75 in the 1/3 SS
$1 Printable here
PLUS $1 via Meijer Mealbox

Pampers Diapers or Training Pants Jumbo Pk... $8.99
$2 in the 12/27 P&G

Happy New Year...

What a great time of year...time for new beginnings and reflecting on seasons past. This past month has been so much fun. Little Bit has loved the Christmas season. The first thing she asked to do every morning was turn on the Christmas tree. She was also really into presents...she didn't care if they were for hers or not...she just really enjoyed opening gifts. So needless to say, all of our family had help opening their gifts this year!

Activities:
Christmas, of course...getting to spend time with our families is always great!

cut out cookies...what fun we had rolling out the dough and making cookies. Her favorite was the gingerbread man!wrapping gifts...she tried to help with this! We did shop and pack boxes for Operation Christmas Child...she had lots of fun with that.

nativity set...helped me set up our nativity, had her own to play with & walked through live nativity play at our church

number snowflakes...For the fall months I numbered silk leaves 1-9 and she loved them so much, I found snowflakes at Hobby Lobby and did the same with them.

coloring...Sesame Street Christmas coloring book from Dollar Tree.

Snacks:
cut out cookies
m&ms
apple slices

Reading:
I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas by John Rox
The Three Bears' Christmas by Kathy Duval
Counting Christmas by Karen Katz
The Donkey's Christmas Song by Nancy Tafuri

{don't forget...utilize your local library for reading material!!!}