Recipes

1. Use a bouillon cube and 3 cups water instead of low sodium broth.
2. Use beef bouillon or broth and add 2 slices salt pork, cut into cubes, or 3 slices bacon.
3. Substitute 1 x 15ounce can tomatoes (petite diced are best) for 2 cups water.
4. Add ¼cup diced or shoestring carrots before cooking.
5. 15 minutes before serving add ½ cup diced sweet onion.
6. 5 minutes before serving stir in 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, rosemary or oregano or other herb that you like.
7. Before serving, stir in 1 tablespoon Bacon Bits.
8. Before serving, stir in ¼ cup freshly chopped parsley or cilantro. 9. Before serving, add 1 small can of diced green chili peppers.

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