Next Supper Club

A group of my best friends get together for supper club every other week. My turn is next...so I need help deciding what to make. Ben, yes a guy, asked for Southern Living magazine for Christmas, which is good for me beacuse that's where I got all of these ideas.


Option 1: Cheddar Cheese Soup

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 extra-large chicken bouillon cube
• 2 cups milk
• 1 (8-oz.) block sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Option 2: Baked Potato Soup

• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 extra-large chicken bouillon cube
• 1 (24-oz.) package frozen steam-and-mash potatoes
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• Toppings: cooked and crumbled bacon, shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, sliced green onions

Option 3: Taco Soup

• 1 pound ground beef
• 2 (16-oz.) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (16-oz.) package frozen cut green beans
• 1 (15-oz.) can ranch beans, undrained
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14.5-oz.) can petite diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (12-oz.) package frozen whole kernel corn
• 1 (12-oz.) bottle beer*
• 1 (1-oz.) envelope taco seasoning mix
• 1 (1-oz.) envelope Ranch dressing mix
• Toppings: corn chips, shredded Cheddar cheese