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.
Fava Bean and Chicken Soup RecipeUse up leftover chicken to prepare this hearty cold weather chicken soup. This page contains a fava bean and chicken soup recipe.
Making Lentil Soup With Turkey MeatballsLooking for a tasty ground turkey recipe? Try making this flavorful lentil soup with small turkey meatballs. This page contains a recipe for making lentil soup with turkey meatballs.
New England Clam Chowder RecipesThis creamy soup perfectly combines clams and cubed potatoes. If you have never made this soup at home, here are a bunch of recipes to try. This page contains New England clam chowder recipes.
Kale Soup RecipesKale is a healthy addition to nearly any soup, but pairs especially well with potatoes and sausage. This page contains kale soup recipes.
Easy Minestrone SoupThis easy to make minestrone soup is the perfect meal for the chilly days ahead. Serve it with some bread and enjoy! This is a page about easy minestrone soup.
Making Bone BrothHomemade bone broth is a good healthy base for soups and stews. It can be made on your stovetop or preferably in a slow cooker to minimize the odor. Here is a page for making bone broth.
Italian Tortellini SoupThis family-friendly meal is easy to put together with frozen tortellini. This page contains recipes for Italian tortellini soup.
Italian Soup RecipesThere are several very popular Italian soup recipes that are easy to make at home, including Italian wedding soup and zuppa Toscana. This page contains Italian soup recipes.
Asparagus Soup RecipesTry one of these delicious asparagus soup next time you want to make a healthy fresh meal for you and your family. The soup will have an appealing green color when blended.
Creamy Celery Apple SoupCombine fresh celery, apples, and onions to make this delicious cream soup. This page contains a recipe for making yummy creamy celery apple soup.
Spicy Acorn Squash SoupAcorn squash pairs nicely with spices like ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to make this warm and comforting soup. This page contains a recipe for spicy acorn squash soup.
Instant Pot Beef StewA delicious and tender beef stew prepared in an instant pot. Very juicy and healthy, no stock added just water. Serves perfectly with nice toasted baguette.
Vietnamese Chicken and Shrimp Noodle Soup RecipeThis page contains a Vietnamese chicken and shrimp noodle soup recipe. This Vietnamese soup is full of flavor and is easy to make. The best part is that you create the broth as you cook the ingredients.
Goulash Soup RecipesA hearty Hungarian inspired soup with meat, veggies and noodles. This page contains recipes for goulash soup.
Ground Beef Goulash RecipesBeef goulash has a variety of origins, most notably Hungry, and consequently ingredients. It is often seasoned with paprika and may have sour cream added to this hearty meat and vegetable stew. This page contains ground beef goulash recipes.
Mexican Cabbage SoupThis is one of my family's favourite soups. They love it because it tastes like a loaded taco, and I love it because it's super nutritious. It's loaded with cabbage, which is packed with vitamins and nutrients, and also aids in digestion. If you'd like to get a little fancy, add a little haystack of homemade crisped corn tortilla strips on top!
Instant Pot Mushroom and Wild Rice SoupA delicious combination of mushrooms and wild rice for a hardy vegetarian soup. It's easily made at home with the use of an Instant Pot or pressure cooker.
Quick and Easy Chili RecipesChili can be a quick and easy dinner especially if you used canned beans. This page contains quick and easy chili recipes.
Noodle Soup with Pork ShankDelicious to eat on a cold afternoon or evening. Made with no MSG or artificial ingredients in a all natural homemade broth.
Vegetarian/Vegan Pate RecipeMade with sunflower seeds, potato and other flavorful ingredients, this pate is friendly for many diets. This is a page about vegetarian/vegan pate.
Pressure Cooker Pea SoupMake split pea soup in a flash with a handy pressure cooker. This page is about making pressure cooker pea soup.
Healthy Chicken Tortilla SoupThis healthy version of a Mexican restaurant staple is filled with veggies. This is a page about making healthy chicken tortilla soup.
Pierogi SoupDo you have left over pierogis (eastern European dumplings) or pierogis that have thawed out into a big gloppy clump? Don't throw them out! Make pierogi soup.
Grilled Sausage ChiliIf you are already grilling, you can toss some sausages on the grill and have tomorrow's lunch/dinner made. This is a quick meal that can easily be paired with corn bread, bread, mac n' cheese, or your choice of sides.
Stuffed Green Pepper Soup RecipesThis hearty soup or stew has all the flavors of traditional baked stuffed peppers. This is a page about stuffed green pepper soup recipes.
3 Ingredient Black Bean SoupIf you have 15 minutes, you can have soup! I made mine on tne soup setting in my Instant Pot, which is 30 minutes, and it was delicious. It is really inexpensive and perfect for a meatless meal.
Creamy Whey and Vegetable SoupI learned how to make yogurts and cheeses from my mother, who recently told me to reserve the whey and use it in my soups. The result is an extremely creamy and full-bodied soup that's full of protein. The batch of whey I used in this soup comes from my recipe for cumin spiced cheese, which is attached below.
Beef Vegetable Soup With Dumplings RecipeAdding dumplings to your beef vegetable soup makes it a hearty complete meal. This page contains a beef vegetable soup with dumplings recipe.
Homemade Basil Tomato SoupThe slightly sweet flavor of basil is a nice complement to that of your fresh or canned tomatoes in these yummy soups. Add grilled cheese sandwiches or a salad and lunch or dinner is served. This page contains recipes for homemade basil tomato soup.
Pressure Cooker Beef StewPressure cookers give you all the flavor that you get from long cooking in a fraction of the time. This page is about making pressure cooker beef stew.
Kale and Black Bean SoupI made this soup because I found a huge 1 pound bag of trimmed kale on sale for 50 cents. I typically don't like stir-fried or baked kale because I feel I have a hard time ingesting it, often finding strands of it stuck between my teeth. But for 50 cents, I had to come up with a way to beat it. This came out SO good. Plus, it's easy to eat and there's nothing stuck in my chompers!
Turnip and Cilantro SoupWhen I was a little kid, my parents used to call this "medicine soup," hence never really looking forward to eating it. Now that I'm a grownup and cherish my health more than anything on me, this is a gem of a recipe. Turnips and cilantro have been used as medicine for many years. Turnips have been dubbed nature's best antibiotic for centuries. I urge people to try this soup and perhaps use less commercial chemical cold medicines. By the way, as an adult now, this stuff is delicious!
Pacific Salmon ChowderThis delicious hearty soup can be made using either fresh cooked salmon or canned. It has a tomato base rather than a cream one. This page contains a Pacific salmon chowder recipe.
Spicy Ginger Lime SoupMy house is currently full of sniffles and coughs and this soup is coming to the rescue! It's so easy to do, I make this one while I'm sick, too. The chili is a natural decongestant, the ginger relieves pain, and the lime relieves respiratory issues... and that's just the start! Give this spicy little comfort a try!
Mustard Green Soup with Chicken RecipeThis healthy soup is tasty and easy to prepare. This page contains a mustard green soup with chicken recipe.
Seven Can Soup RecipesYou can make a hearty, delicious soup by combining cans of beans, veggies, and even tomatoes. This makes for a quick and easy meal using food already in the cupboard. This page contains seven can soup recipes.
Winter Melon Soup with Shrimp and MushroomsA unique, broth based soup that is easy to make and is a great use for winter melon. This page contains a winter melon soup with shrimp and mushrooms recipe.
Homemade Chicken and Vegetable SoupThis is a page about homemade chicken and vegetable soup. This delicious soup is quick and easy to make. Plus it can be varied based on what vegetables you have on hand.
Roasted Tomato Soup RecipeA delicious tomato soup to make at home year round with a basic marinara sauce flavor. This page contains a roasted tomato soup recipe.
Winter Beef Stew RecipeFall and winter are the perfect seasons for cooking up a big pot of delicious beef stew. Load it with your favorite veggies for a hearty meal. This page contains winter beef stew recipes.
Italian Vermicelli SoupThere's nothing like a hot bowl of beefy soup when it's cold outside. This is one of those soups that are really fail safe in that you can't really hurt it if you don't follow the directions exactly.
Cast Iron Chili RecipeThis chili, prepared in a cast iron kettle, is easy to make and full of flavor. Give it a try, the next time you are looking for a chili recipe. This page contains a cast iron chili recipe.
Cauliflower Pear StewThis is one of the many inventions I have created with cauliflower and other vegetables. Any vegetables can be added but these in particular work well.
Homemade Onion SoupPiping hot, cheese topped, onion soup can be a meal in itself. It is perfect for a chilly evening. This page offers a recipe for homemade onion soup.
Superbowl Chili RecipeExtensive ingredients make this interesting batch of chili for a delicious meal during the big game. This page contains a superbowl chili recipe.
Quick Veggie Chili RecipeAlthough this recipe has added meat, it has lots of more vegetables than most chilis. This page contains a quick veggie chili.
Slow Cooker Chicken Avocado SoupTry the addition of avocado to a chicken vegetable soup for a delicious creamy texture. This is a page about slow cooker chicken avocado soup.
Broccoli Lemon Mint Soup RecipeHere is a healthy and refreshing soup that you can enjoy yourself or share with friends and family. This delicious broccoli lemon mint soup recipe is sure to be a hit with anyone you serve it to.
