{"id":2372,"date":"2020-10-08T19:46:18","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T19:46:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packitgourmet.com\/blog\/?p=2372"},"modified":"2022-06-28T18:43:18","modified_gmt":"2022-06-28T18:43:18","slug":"7-belly-warming-stews-for-your-next-fall-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.packitgourmet.com\/index.php\/2020\/10\/08\/7-belly-warming-stews-for-your-next-fall-hike\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Meals for Winter Camping"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s something magical about the Winter … the changing light, the brisk air … and most of all, sitting around the campfire with hot cider and a big bowl of belly warming soup or stew! And after a long day of hiking and exploration, it’s exactly what’s needed to restore, revitalize and warm you to your core.<\/p>\n

We’ve compiled a list of 7 of our most popular soups & stews \u2014 made in small batches with whole foods and quality ingredients to create a balanced serving of protein, nutritious veggies and legumes!<\/p>\n

(1) Open the pouch, (2) add boiling water, (3) cozy up next to the fire for 10-15 minutes and \u2014 voila! \u2014 you’re next home cooked meal is ready to soothe your hunger and lift your spirits!<\/p>\n

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\nTEXAS STATE FAIR CHILI<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ranch chili with beef, red beans & smoked peppers, topped with corn chips, cheese and Texas Pete Hot Sauce<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n

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The Texas State Fair Chili is definitely the fan favorite all year long, but especially when the temperature drops, \u201cchili\u201d is exactly what we crave to cure those winter \u201cchills\u201d ????\u00a0 This homestyle Chili is thick, full-flavored and chock full of ground beef, red and kidney beans and chunks of roasted tomato. It’s got some spice to it, but as long as you’re not super sensitive or adverse to spice, it blends with the overall flavors nicely.<\/p>\n

Top it off with the included corn chips, Monterey jack cheese, and a splash of the Texas Pete Hot Sauce, and you\u2019ll taste what all of those rave reviews are about!<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> 12 ounces of boiling water; spoon
\n<\/span>Serving Size:<\/strong> 18 ounces\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n<\/span>Calories:<\/strong> 680 \/ <\/span><\/span>Protein:<\/strong> 39 grams \/ Dietary:<\/strong> Gluten-Conscious<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

View Texas State Fair Chili >>><\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h5>\n

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\nSHEPHERD’S COTTAG<\/span>E PIE
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Seasoned ground beef & herbed vegetables in a rich gravy topped with cheddar mashed potatoes<\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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If you consider yourself a meat and potatoes kind of person \u2026 this dish is for you! The cheddar mashed potatoes are fluffy, the beefy gravy is rich and savory, and the carrots, peas and corn round it out with pops of sweetness and bright fresh flavors. Home-cooked comfort food for sure!<\/p>\n

The Cheddar Mashed Potatoes are packed in a separate cook-in-bag and included in the meal pouch, making this a two-part meal.<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> 14 ounces of boiling water; spoon<\/span>
\n Serving Size:<\/strong> 16 ounces\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n Calories:<\/strong> 660 \/ Protein:<\/strong> 36 grams<\/span><\/p>\n

View Shepherd’s Cottage Pie >>><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n


\nAUSTINTACIOUS TORTILLA SOUP<\/span>
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Chipotle chicken, cilantro rice, black beans & corn topped with tortilla bits, jack cheese &<\/span> Cholula Hot Sauce<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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Tortilla Soup is traditional Mexican cuisine and it’s spicy goodness is guaranteed to cure whatever ails you!<\/p>\n

This is the only \u201csoup\u201d on our list, meaning it has more liquid than the other dishes resulting in a lighter entr\u00e9e. But don\u2019t let that fool you \u2014 the flavor of this soup packs a punch! So much so that it rivals the Texas State Fair Chili as the most popular meal on the menu.<\/p>\n

The sweet corn and roasted tomatoes balance out the complex chipotle-spiced broth, and the topping of tortilla chips adds in a crunch that takes it over the top! Other traditional topping are included \u2014 jack cheese, a lime wedge (in the form of dehydrated lime) and a packet of Cholula Hot Sauce for an extra kick!<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> 12 ounces of boiling water; spoon<\/span>
\n Serving Size:<\/strong> 14 ounces\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
\n Calories:<\/strong> 370 \/ Protein:<\/strong> 23 grams \/ Dietary Considerations:<\/strong> Gluten-Conscious<\/span><\/p>\n

View Austintacious Tortilla Soup >>><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n


\nTUSCAN BEEF STEW & ITALIAN POLENTA<\/span>
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Roasted beef & vegetables in a burgundy wine bone broth with creamy parmesan polenta<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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This hearty beef stew is one of those dishes that feels<\/em> decadent (especially with that dollop of parmesan polenta on top!), but with over 10 nutritious veggies and grass-fed roast beef, it\u2019s a meal that’s good for your body and your tastebuds!\u00a0 Carrots, corn, tomatoes, zucchini, potatoes, mushrooms, green beans, bell peppers, shallots and green onions all swim in a red wine, basil and beef broth \u2026 add your side of parmesan polenta on top and it truly tastes like a dish from home.<\/p>\n

The Parmesan Polenta is packed in a separate cook-in-bag and included in the meal pouch, making this a two-part meal.<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> 14 ounces of boiling water; spoon<\/span>
\n Serving Size:<\/strong> 16 ounces\u00a0<\/span>
\n Calories:<\/strong> 560 \/ Protein:<\/strong> 41 grams \/ Dietary Considerations:<\/strong> Gluten-Conscious<\/span><\/p>\n

View Tuscan Beef Stew & Italian Polenta >>><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n


\nPOBLANO CORN CHOWDER<\/span>
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Sweet creamed corn with zucchini, shallots & green chilies in a rich chicken stock chowder<\/span><\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Sweet, spicy and creamy come together to create a meal that will literally warm you from the inside out. And we\u2019re not just talking about the temperature, this dish features green chiles that deliver a slow burn that tends to build the more you eat.\u00a0 But don\u2019t worry, the sweet creamed corn chowder keeps the spice at bay and together they make magic!<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> 11 ounces of boiling water; spoon
\nServing Size:<\/strong> 12 ounces
\nCalories:<\/strong> 420 \/ Protein:<\/strong> 15 gram<\/p>\n

View Poblano Corn Chowder >>><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n

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\nDOTTIE’S CHICKEN AND DUMPLI<\/span>NGS <\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Roasted chicken, mushrooms, leeks, peas & corn with southern-style dumplings in a rich broth<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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Think about an herby Southern version of chicken noodle soup \u2014 packed with veggies, big chunks of roasted chicken, and flattened \u201cdumplings\u201d (more doughy than biscuit-like).\u00a0 It\u2019s a crowd pleaser for all ages (and great for the kiddos!) with comforting, familiar flavors.<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> 12 ounces of boiling water; spoon
\nServing Size:<\/strong> 16 ounces
\nCalories:<\/strong> 370 \/ Protein:<\/strong> 44 grams<\/p>\n

View Dottie’s Chicken and Dumplings >>><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n


\nTHE ‘BIG EASY’ CAJUN GUMBO<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Andouille-spiced chicken, okra & tomatoes with gumbo file, long grain Louisiana rice & Tabasco<\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/h4>\n

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This rich and smoky dish delivers all the flavors of a traditional gumbo with bursts of roasted corn and tomatoes, diced okra and smoked chicken. It’s mild on its own, but can be spiced up with the included packet of Tabasco Hot Sauce!<\/p>\n

Pro Tip: Pack dried sausage links and slice them into the Gumbo to take it over the top!<\/p>\n

Required:<\/strong> 16 ounces of boiling water; spoon
\nServing Size:<\/strong> 14 ounces
\nCalories:<\/strong> 390 \/ Protein:<\/strong> 36 grams<\/p>\n

View The ‘Big Easy’ Cajun Gumbo >>><\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h5>\n

See Packit Gourmet’s full menu of over 45 trail meals here!<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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