Souped Up Recipes for Giving Your Dinner a Kick

Cooking dinner is an absolute classic, but sometimes you need something a little extra to turn dinner from fine to fantastic. Here are some amazing recipes to help you “soup up” your dinner. These recipes are sure to spice things up and take your taste buds on a wild ride!

Mouth Watering Chili

This chili will make you and your dinner guests beg for more! Packed full of all your favorite flavors, this chili is sure to hit the spot.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tablespoons chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

  • Pinch of cayenne pepper

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large onion (chopped)

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 jalapeño pepper (chopped)

  • 1 pound ground beef

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree

  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth

  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans (rinsed and drained)

  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans (rinsed and drained)

  • 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans (rinsed and drained)

Instructions:

  1. In a medium bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sea salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.

  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

  3. Add the garlic and jalapeño pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, stirring often. Drain the fat.

  5. Add the spices to the beef and stir to combine.

  6. Add the diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.

  7. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 20 minutes.

  8. Add the kidney beans, black beans, and pinto beans to the chili and stir to combine. Simmer for 10 minutes.

  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Fiesta Chicken & Rice

This delicious Mexican-style dish is full of bold flavors and will make your taste buds dance!

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large onion (chopped)

  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 jalapeño pepper (seeded and chopped)

  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)

  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 (14-ounce) can chicken broth

  • 1 (7-ounce) can diced green chiles

  • 2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken

  • 3 scallions (chopped)

  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

  2. Add the garlic and jalapeño pepper and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  3. Add the bell pepper, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.

  4. Add the tomatoes, chicken broth, and green chiles. Stir to combine.

  5. Add the uncooked rice, reduce the heat to low, and cover the skillet. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the liquid is absorbed.

  6. Add the chicken to the skillet and stir to combine. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is heated through.

  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and top with scallions and cilantro. Serve warm and enjoy!

Spicy Kielbasa & Potatoes

This dish is packed full of flavor and is sure to be a hit at the dinner table.

Ingredients:

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 onion (chopped)

  • 1 red bell pepper (seeded and chopped)

  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 pounds Yukon gold potatoes (quartered)

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 (14-ounce) package smoked kielbasa (sliced)

  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for 4-5 minutes, until softened.

  2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.

  3. Add the paprika, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet and cook for 1 minute.

  4. Add the potatoes and sauté for 4-5 minutes.

  5. Add the chicken broth to the skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.

  6. Add the kielbasa to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, until heated through.

  7. Remove the skillet from the heat and top with parsley. Serve warm and enjoy!

These recipes are the perfect way to “soup up” your dinner and make it something special. So the next time you’re in the kitchen, give one of these recipes a try and be sure to wow your fellow diners!