Acorny For Fall

There was a group gathering of card makers at a friend's house.  I thought all of us would be able to finish at least a big handful or two of completed cards since we were together between 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Wow!  Was I ever wrong.  I didn't even get one completed card done...... so much fellow-shipping which was wonderful.  The Hostess made chili and soup, there was dessert, drinks, you get the picture.  The soup was a "Slow Cooker Three Cheese Broccoli Soup", and I'll share the recipe with you. 

Two retired Stampin' Up sets I've used on these cards were Lovely As A Tree and the Acorny Stamps & Punch.

They were quick and mass produced. This is not one that I spent much technique, coloring, stamping, or layering.  It is simple, and will get my Autumn greetings and news to all friends and family. 

I punched the Acorns, then stamped in dark yellow on the caps and a brown on the nut.  I scallop-cut the patterned paper, then in dark purple, inked several oak leaves to fill in the white spaces.

Here comes the Soup recipe:

2 Tbsp butter                             1/2 cup finely chopped onion
12 oz can evaporated milk        32 oz chicken broth
2 cups broccoli, fresh/frozen    1/2 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt                                 8 oz cubed Velveeta cheese
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

In skillet melt better over med. heat. Add onion and cook til tender. Pour broth, onions, milk, broccoli, salt & pepper into cooker -- mix well.  Cover and cook on low for four (4) hours. 

Add Velveeta cheese cubes, stir until melted.  Add cheddar cheese & Parmesan cheese and stir until melted.  Turn off cooker so cheese won't curled.  (Optional) Sprinkle individual servings with cheddar cheese.

Enjoy this wonderful recipe with a gathering of your own.  Don't forget to double or triple the recipe.


Blessings,