Soup Oregon Trail Chili

Oregon Trail Chili Mix brings the bold, hearty flavors of classic chili to your kitchen with ease. Simply follow the package instructions to simmer the mix in water or broth, creating a rich and savory base filled with a perfect blend of spices like chili powder, cumin, and garlic. You can customize the chili by adding ground beef, turkey, or even beans and vegetables for a wholesome, hearty meal. The mix offers a well-balanced flavor with a mild kick of heat, perfect for those who enjoy a traditional chili experience. Top it off with shredded cheese, sour cream, fresh cilantro, or sliced avocado for added richness and texture. Serve Oregon Trail Chili with cornbread, tortilla chips, or rice for a satisfying and flavorful meal that’s perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cold nights. Directions Ingredients needed: Oregon Trail Chili Mix (with seasoning packet) 1 lb. ground beef or turkey (optional)  1 15 oz. can tomato sauce or 1 8 oz. can tomato paste Look through beans for pebbles or other field debris, rinse in colander. Soak beans (optional, directions below). In 4 quart saucepan add 6 1/2 cups water to beans (reduce water by 1/2 C for thicker chili). *Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and let simmer until beans begin to soften, about 45 minutes. Add browned meat, tomato sauce and spice packet to beans. Add crushed pepper a little at a time to make chili spicier. Simmer until beans are soft. Salt and pepper to taste. Serve  Instapot Instructions Reduce water by 1 cup. Add water, soup mix, meat and tomato to Instant Pot. Lock the lid and seal the valve, set to Soup Mode, or High Pressure. Cook for 30 minutes, allow the pressure to release naturally or manually let the steam off. Enjoy! How to Soak Beans Place bean mix in a saucepan. Add 6 1/2 C. water, then soak for 8 to 24 hours. Keep the water and return to the directions after the asterisk*, or discard the water and add fresh water. When adding fresh water, reduce water by 1 1/2 C if you soaked the beans for 8 hours or 2 1/2 C. if you soaked the beans for 24 hours. Recipe Variations Add green bell peppers, jalapeno or Anaheim peppers.  Substitute steak in place of ground meat. Prepare without meat. If desired, add meat substitute. This soup is suitable for the Daniel Fast if prepared without meat. One of our favorite ways to eat this soup is to have it over baked potatoes, add cheese, sour cream and all the normal fixin’s Crock Pot Instructions Add 6 1/2 C. water, the entire soup mix and meat to the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 10 hours. Cook on high for 3 1/2 to 6 hours. Add tomato right before serving. Enjoy!  Pairing Suggestions Cheddar Jalapeno Beer Bread Garlic Jalapeno Party Bites Corn Bread Jalapeno Corn Bread Recipes Recipes