Yummy Soup for a cold day

As it's pouring down rain today, I thought I'd post a few recipes that sound good on a rainy and cold day.  I know there are plenty ahead of us!

Crab Bisque

100 grams (3.5 ounces) Crab Meat
1 C. Tomatoes
2 C. Vegetable Broth
1 tbsp. Onion, minced
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 bay leaf
1 tbsp. milk
Cayenne pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste

Puree tomatoes and broth in a food processor or blender.  Heat up mixture in a small saucepan.  Add the crab and spices and simmer for 20-30 minutes, stirring frequently.
(one serving of protein and one serving of vegetable)

If you're not a seafood lover here's my favorite Chili Recipe:

Chili

100 grams lean ground beef
1 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. onion, minced
1 tomato, diced
1/2 C. water
1 tsp. garlic

In a small skillet Brown the ground beef; add chili powder, garlic and onion as you are browning.  Stir in tomatoes and water; stir then cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until the tomatoes cook down and liquid is reduced.  Add water as needed to prevent burning.  You can add cayenne pepper if you like it hot or red pepper flakes.

(1 serving of protein, 1 serving of vegetable)