Green Malabar Spinach & Shrimp SoupA delicious soup recipe containing green malabar spinach. If you can't located this type of spinach, regular spinach or Swiss chard could be substituted.
Quick and Easy Arroz CaldoArroz Caldo is a simple porridge that contains finely chopped vegetables and chicken. It is quick to prepare, making it a perfect meal option on a busy day.
Week 49: Oxtail Vegetable SoupThis hearty beef soup will perfume your entire kitchen while cooking. It uses savory herbs and spices; lemongrass, cinnnamon and star anise, to create a delicious and unusual winter soup.
Creamy Cucumber SoupThis delicious cucumber soup can be served hot or cold. It uses avocado rather than cream to provide the smooth creamy texture. The instructions and accompanying photos can be found on this page.
Week 48: Cheesy Lasagna SoupThis tomato and pasta soup has a ricotta topping that adds the flavor of lasagna. If you wish to use leftover lasagna noodles, break them into bite sized pieces.
Chilled Cucumber and Dill SoupTry this delicious chilled cucumber and dill soup made with cucumbers, onions, buttermilk, yogurt, and more. It is a delicious appetizer or serve it on a warm summer day.
Week 47: Leftover Turkey SoupSave your turkey frame and any leftover meat to make this delicious turkey soup. Other leftovers like gravy, potatoes and vegetables could also be added for a frugal meal after Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Roast Chicken and Tomato Noodle SoupLeftover roast chicken is perfect for making this tasty soup. The recipe for roast chicken and tomato noodle soup can be found on this page.
Russian Beetroot BorschtThere are numerous variations on the the recipe for borscht, or beet soup. This page offers a dish that contains beets, cabbage, potatoes, stew meat, and more. Give it a try; it could easily become a family favorite. Add a dollop of sour cream or yogurt when served.
Sweet Beef and Vegetable SoupThis sweet beef and vegetable soup is easy to make and full of flavor. It uses Chinese cabbage and chayote, along with some simple seasonings.
Week 46: Minestrone SoupMinestrone soup is often served as a starter at Italian restaurants. It usualy includes beans, tomatoes, pasta and other hearty vegetables in broth.
Beef Spareribs SoupUsing beef spareribs you can create a hearty broth for a vegetable with noodles soup. Complete your meal with this delicious soup recipe.
Week 45: German Potato SoupVegetables like leek and cabbage add substance to this thick autumn potato soup. Caraway seeds enhance the German flavor.
Instant Pot Beef Shank Vegetable Broth SoupYour instant pot can speed up the cooking time of many recipes. This hearty beef shank vegetable broth soup can be ready in about an hour.
Week 44: Roast Chicken and Tomato Noodle SoupThis delicious tomato soup contains chicken and pasta to make a hearty fall weeknight dinner. A great way to use up leftover ingredients from a previous meal.
Instant Pot Beef StewThis delicious beef and veggie stew can be prepared and ready to serve in an hour, using your Instant Pot.
Week 43: Ginger Butternut Squash SoupGinger adds a delicious spiciness to butternut squash. This soup would be wonderful for Halloween or Thanksgiving, perhaps served in a pumpkin shell.
Week 42: Tuna Cheddar ChowderChowders are rich and creamy soups containing potatoes, corn and/or seafood. Try this frugal version with canned tuna and cheese. Crusty bread is the perfect accompaniment.
Ham and Bean Soup RecipesHam and bean soups are easy to make, economical, infinitely variable, and definitely perfect for cold weather meals. This page contains some tasty ham and bean soup recipes.
Week 41: Green Chili Chicken ChiliSalsa verde and green chiles give this delicious chicken chili it's heat. It's a wonderful alternative to tomato based chili. Top it with avocado and a bit of cheese for an easy weeknight meal.
Asian Soup RecipesHere is an assortment of recipes for Asian inspired soups. Always nutritious, often full of vegetables and a main course of Asian cuisine.
Week 40: Moroccan Vegetable and Bean SoupThis vegan soup contains hearty vegetables and warm spices that add a North African flavor. It's perfect for a cold and rainy fall evening and leftovers are even better.
Week 38: Homemade Onion SoupOnion soup is easy to make and so comforting during the cold months. Top each savory bowl with toasted bread and Swiss or gruyere cheese for a fancy dish you might find in a restaurant.
Thai Coconut Shrimp SoupA delicious, coconut cream based Thai shrimp soup that is sweet, spicy, and savoury. Curry paste and fish sauce help give this soup its distinct flavor.
Week 37: Hearty Amish SoupThe Amish are no strangers to frugality and this thick soup is no exception. It contains all sorts of pantry staples, including barley and lots of veggies. Serve with bread as dinner for a cold and rainy evening.
Week 39: Roasted Tomato SoupIf you are left with a lot of ripe tomatoes from your garden this fall, use them to make this delicious tomato soup. The vegetables are roasted in the oven to add a deep flavor to this classic comfort food.
Week 36: Broccoli Lemon Mint SoupFall is fast approaching and that means it is time for hearty soups. This creamy soup is the perfect bridge betwen summer and fall. It contains mint and lemon to brighten the broccoli flavor.
Week 35: Bean with Bacon SoupRevisit your childhood with this soup, which is reminiscent of the classic canned Bean with Bacon Soup from Campbells. It makes a great lunch or dinner option, perhaps with a fresh salad. It also freezes well for future meals in the fall and winter.
Week 34: Cream of Overgrown Zucchini SoupIf your zucchini plants were not harvested in time for small succulent vegetables, use the giant squash to make this blended soup. This low calorie soup is so creamy, you would swear that it contains dairy.
Making Macaroni Egg SoupA macaroni egg soup is an inexpensive, protein rich meal that is similar to other egg drop soups with the added bulk of pasta.
Week 33: Fresh Tomato Basil SoupFresh tomatoes are readily available in stores, farmer's markets and backyard gardens this summer. Use your bounty to make this fresh tomato soup. Feel free to add in more basil as a garnish on top when serving.
Week 32: Chilled Yogurt SoupThis Persian inspired soup is also known as Ab Doogh Khiar. It is made with cucumbers, yogurt, and other Middle Eastern flavors. Being a chilled soup, it is a wonderful option in the heat of the summer.
Week 31: Asian Chicken and Corn SoupSimilar to Egg Drop Soup, this recipe is commonly served in Chinese restaurants in Ireland as a starter. This simple savory soup contains ginger and green onions to add flavor to the sweet corn and chicken. Rice could be added for a more hearty meal.
Week 30: GazpachoThis light and savory soup is usually made from fresh blended tomatoes and other summer vegetables. It is not cooked but is served chilled with savory toppings, such as herbs, hard boiled eggs, ham or more chopped veggies. Gazpacho originated in Spain and Portugal and is perfect as a hot summer meal.
Week 29: Chinese Mustard Greens and Shrimp SoupThis week's soup contains shrimp, mustard greens and aromatics like garlic and onion. To make it more hearty, add rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Week 28: Fresh Mushroom SoupTake button mushrooms and a few pantry staples to make this delicious and elegant soup. It's perfect as a first course for a dinner party or as a light lunch.
Week 27: Cheeseburger SoupThis week's soup is sure to please kids and adults alike. It contains all the warm and hearty flavors of a backyard cheeseburger. Great for camping.
Week 26: Chilled Cucumber and Dill SoupHere is a fresh way to beat the heat this summer. Serve this elegant chilled soup for as a first course for your next dinner party or as a light lunch.
Week 24: Chilled Spinach SoupIf soup doesn't seem like a good summertime option, consider chilled soups. This spinach soup is served cold and is perfect for a hot summer evening.
Week 23: Cuban Black Bean SoupGive black beans a Cuban flair with this savory soup. Top it with sour cream and some shredded cheese for a easy weeknight dinner.
Making Chicken SoupChicken soup is made by many cultures and is considered a medicine for colds by many. Broth can be made from a whole chicken or only parts, or a delicious soup can be made with boxed or canned broth or even bouillon.
Week 22: Whey SoupWhey gives this hearty vegetable soup a sour tang. It's a great way to use up whey drained from yogurt or cheesemaking.
Week 21: Coconut Chicken SoupThis creamy chicken and coconut soup is an American version of the Thai soup, Tom Kha Gai. It substitutes easy to find ingredients, such as ginger and lime to approximate the flavors of kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and galangal in the traditional soup.
Icelandic Vegetable Soup RecipeTry this recipe for Icelandic vegetable soup for a hearty meal on a chilly day. Goes great with some crusty bread.
Opo Squash, Tofu, Tomato, and Shrimp SoupThis delicious soup combines tofu, tomato and shrimp with opo squash, also known as bottle gourd or long melon. It can be found at many Asian or Mexican markets. If you can't find it, zucchini would be a good substitute.
Week 20: Broccoli Mac SoupBroccoli and cheese are a natural pairing and are combined with aromatic veggies, chicken broth and pasta noodles. Try making this hearty nutritious soup for your mac and cheese loving kids, it's sure to be a crowd favorite.
Kabocha Squash and Spinach SoupKobocha or Japanese pumpkin is a winter squash with a sweet flavor, similar to butternut squash or pumpkin. Here it is combined with spinach and other veggies to make a healthy low calorie soup.
Week 19: Sausage StewSausage stew is a favorite of the staff of ThriftyFun. It is a family recipe created by our Mama and the founder of ThriftyFun. It's very simple and inexpensive to make with kielbasa, potatoes, carrots and onions.
Week 18: Asparagus SoupAsparagus season is just about over, although we can find these green spears year round in most areas. This creamy vegetarian and dairy free soup uses an immersion blender to puree the asparagus. Great for lunch or as a starter for an elegant dinner.
Week 17: Zuppa ToscanaZuppa toscana is an Italian soup made with kale, sausage, potatoes and cream. The Olive Garden made this soup popular across the U.S. This copycat recipe recreates their soup and is easy to customize for different diets.
Leftover Corned Beef Split Pea SoupMake a delicious split pea soup with leftover beef and broth from St. Patrick's Day. This page contains a recipe for leftover corned beef split pea soup.
Week 16: Carrot Ginger SoupCarrots and ginger go together perfectly in this creamy blended soup recipe. This would be a delicious first course for Easter dinner.
Sweet and Sour Catfish Soup RecipeA healthy, delicious soup made with a popular southern fish. This page contains a sweet and sour catfish soup.
Lettuce Shrimp Soup RecipeMake this light shrimp soup with chopped romaine or other leafy lettuce. This page contains a recipe for lettuce shrimp soup.
Stuffed Bitter Melon Soup RecipesA sour squash with great health benefits can make a delicious soup when stuffed with ground meat. This page contains stuffed bitter melon soup recipes.
Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup RecipeUse your crockpot to cook a batch of chicken noodle soup all day so it is ready for dinnertime. This page contains a recipe for crockpot chicken noodle soup.
Week 15: African Peanut SoupThis recipe combines ginger, garlic, tomatoes and peanuts for a rich and hearty soup. Add ground turkey and chicken broth to make this vegetarian recipe appealing to the carnivores in your life.
Week 14: Bone BrothThis week's recipe makes a wonderful base for any soup but is also delicious when sipped from a mug. Bone broth is easy to make at home with all sorts of leftover bones from chicken, beef, pork or lamb. Just save them up in your freezer until you have enough to make a big pot.
Week 13: Crockpot Baked Potato SoupGet all the flavors of a fully loaded baked potato in this satisfying soup. It's perfect to come home to after a cold and rainy spring day.
Herb and Yogurt Soup RecipeCreamy yogurt and bright fresh herbs are combined to make this unusual soup. This page is about making herb and yogurt soup.
Chilled Yogurt SoupThis soup, containing yogurt and flavorful veggies, is perfect for an elegant dinner party. Try a bowl of creamy chilled soup on a hot summer evening. This page is about making chilled yogurt soup.
Week 12: Chinese Noodle SoupThis week's soup uses leftover pork roast or Chinese takeout combined with noodles and veggies for a quick weeknight meal. If you have chicken or beef leftover instead, that would also be delicious.
Making Good Red ChiliThere are so many chili recipes and variations out there. Good red chili is an old fashioned staple of many childhoods; with red beans, tomato sauce and ground beef. This is a page about making good red chili.
Week 11: Creamy Leek and Fennel SoupCombine leeks and fennel for this silky blended soup. It's perfect for late winter/spring and can be easily made vegetarian by substituting the bouillon for a veggie broth.
Making Toasted Oat and Vegetable SoupThe nutty, wholesome flavor of toasted oats is a great addition to your veggie soup. This is a page about making toasted oat and vegetable soup.
Week 10: Beef StewThis week's soup is a hearty beef stew made in the Instant Pot. It would be just as good made in a Dutch oven, stockpot or slow cooker. This is a perfect meal to serve for St. Patrick's Day.
Week 9: Moroccan Lentil SoupThis week's soup stars lentils and spices for a hearty bean and vegetable soup. Although this version is basically vegetarian, ground beef, turkey or sausage would be a wonderful addition for the meat lovers in your family.
Korean-Style Noodle Soup RecipeTry this savory chicken and shrimp soup with noodles, herbs and other Korean flavors. This page contains a recipe for Korean-style noodle soup.
Spicy Beef and Bean Sprout SoupThis simple soup has spicy Asian flavors and is sure to be a hit in the winter season. This page contains a recipe for spicy beef and bean sprout soup.
Making Chili in BulkIf you need to feed a crowd, a hearty chili filled with kidney beans, tomatoes, onions and spices is sure to please both stomachs and budgets. This is a page about making chili in bulk.
Week 8: Desperation Winter SoupThis week's soup can be customized based on what is in your pantry, produce drawer and freezer. Pretty much any combination of vegetables and spices can be used for this basic but hearty crockpot soup. Great for these last few weeks of winter.
Wonderful Tomato SoupTry this different take on tomato soup. This version uses a premade soup base added to blended veggies beans and noodles. It is hearty and satisfying for a weeknight dinner. This is a page about wonderful tomato soup.
Week 7: Homemade Clam ChowderBring a taste of the beach to your home with this delicious clam chowder. It's perfect for a cold rainy day. Serve with little oyster crackers or put the soup in a round bread bowl.
Leftover Taco SoupWhen you have leftovers from a taco dinner, try making a yummy soup using the remaining foods. This page has leftover taco soup.
Week 6: Tomato SoupThis week's classic tomato soup is made with a blender, a large can of tomatoes and some basic veggies. It's hearty and warming on a cold winter's day. Serve it topped with basil, shredded cheese or with cute cutout grilled cheese hearts for Valentine's Day.
Week 5: Italian Wedding SoupThis week's recipe is perfect for a snowy afternoon. Italian Wedding soup can be made with a variety of ingredients but usually has a base of meatballs, pasta and escarole, a bitter leafy green. If you can't find escarole, try substituting with kale, spinach or another bitter green.
Week 4: Chili Con CarneThe Super Bowl is quickly approaching and homemade chili is the perfect meal to serve for the occasion. Packed with beans, ground beef, and tomatoes, this week's soup is easy to make with some basic pantry staples, but is hearty enough to satisfy everyone.
Mexican Chicken Salsa SoupThis soup is absolutely the easiest soup you can make. All you have to do is toss all the ingredients into a pot and you have yourself a quick lunch or dinner meal for easily 5-6 bowls.
Week 3: Potato Leek SoupPotato and leek soup is popular in many European countries, especially during the winter. This creamy soup can be topped with chives, sour cream, or even bacon. Our recipe uses a crockpot but you could certainly make it in a pressure cooker or even on the stove.
Week 2: Spicy Beef and Bean Sprout SoupThis week's soup is a delicious combination of Asian flavors. Using bean sprouts instead of noodles makes this soup low carb and friendly to most diets. Feel free to add chopped mint, basil or cilantro to balance the spicy sriracha or chili paste.
A Year of Delicious SoupsSoup is a versatile and frugal way to feed your family. This year, ThriftyFun will be sharing a different delicious soup every week. We have included a wide variety of seasonal soups, with at least one vegetarian option every month
Week 1: Homemade Chicken and Rice SoupOur first recipe of the year is a classic for cold and flu season. If your family is suffering from delicate stomachs, sinus congestion or scratchy throats, this soothing soup is sure to be appreciated.
Acorn Squash SoupI love using squash in the fall and winter months. When used as the main ingredient in soup, the outcome is a very rich and comforting meal without too much effort. Acorn squash is great for your immune system, and has plenty of vitamins and minerals to support great skin and eye health.
Creamy Parsnip SoupI adore root vegetables, and parsnips are absolutely one of my favourites. It has a wonderfully distinct spicy flavour, and is chock full of vitamins and nutrients to support your immune system. I like to make this soup for my vegan friends. It really does not need any sort of added cream at all, but you could add some if you wish.
