Clam Chowder

from my kitchen :)

4 slices turkey bacon diced
2 tsp coconut or olive oil
Cook bacon in soup pot and then remove bacon reserving drippings.
Add to drippings:
1 vidalia onion diced
12 baby carrots diced
1-2 stalks celery diced
Saute until translucent then add
1-2 tsp chopped garlic
4 tbls butter
1/3 cup rice flour
stir constantly for 1-2 minutes then add juice of
2 cans baby clams, reserving the clams
1 bottle clam juice
1 cup milk, plus
4 diced medium potatoes
salt and pepper
dash cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
dash old bay
add enough water to cover potatoes if needed.
Bring pot to simmer and cook until potatoes are tender.
Once poatoes are soft add
Reserved clams
1 1/2 cups milk/half and half/evaporated milk(your choice)
Cook until heated through. Serve while piping hot with glutino crackers!

Tortilla Soup

This one is my creation

1 lb ground turkey
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 cup chopped onion
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 can rotel
1 Can beans
1 can pork and beans
8 ounces corn tortilla chips
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)
DIRECTIONS
In a large pot over medium heat, saute the turkey in oil until browned. Add the garlic and cumin and mix well. Add Remaining ingredients except cheese and chips. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 to 30 minutes.
Break up some tortilla chips into individual bowls and pour soup over chips. Top with the Monterey Jack cheese and a little sour cream.