Sausage Stew RecipesThis page contains sausage stew recipes. Next time you think about making a big pot of stew, try starting with sausage and go from there.
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.
Lentil and Ham SoupHam and lentils go very well together in this classic soup. This page contains lentil and ham soup.
Leftover Mashed Potato SoupTry making this delicious soup using those leftover mashed potatoes. It is a certain family pleaser. This is a page about leftover mashed potato soup.
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.
Succotash RecipesThis page contains succotash recipes. This delicious corn, Lima bean, and tomato stew actually can be made with many variations to the ingredients.
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.
Cheesy Potato Soup RecipesThis creamy soup is easy to make, extremely delicious, and certain to become one of your favorite comfort foods. This page contains cheesy potato soup recipes.
Ham and Green Split Pea Soup RecipeSplit pea soup with some ham added in is a delicious and hearty soup to make. This page contain ham and green split pea soup recipe.
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.
Kabocha Squash and Shrimp SoupThis kabocha squash soup is healthy, sweet, and just takes a few simple ingredients to make. This soup can be served as a main soup meal, side dish/soup to eat with rice or you can add noodles of your choice.
Crockpot Baked Potato Soup RecipeEnjoy the flavor of a baked potato with all the toppings when you make and serve this delicious soup. This page contains a crockpot baked potato soup recipe.
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.
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.
Chicken and Dumplings RecipesThis page contains chicken and dumplings recipes. The aroma of this hearty chicken and vegetable stew topped with fluffy dumplings will call the family to dinner quickly.
Lentil Soup RecipesLentils can be a great start to many nutritious soups. This page contains lentil soup recipes.
Velouté de Potimarron et MorteauI am French and I really love to cook simple but delicious dishes. This recipe is about Velouté de Potimarron et Morteau. Most this dish would most likely translated as Pumpkin Soup with smoked sausage from Morteau, but in French we do not call it soup, namely velouté because of its special creamy texture.
Easy ChiliThis was put together in a few minutes and tasted really good. It freezes well, too. If you have the time, simmer the chili for an hour or more. I put some shredded cheddar cheese in mine.
Sausage Rigatoni StewThis is a recipe a dear friend shared with me, I thought it was the most flavorful delicious dish I have ever tasted! I just made it twice in a week. Just so I could share it with all my family! They all flipped!
Rice Soup RecipesPlace ingredients in a saucepan, adding enough water so that water level is 1 inch above other ingredients. Simmer 2 hours or more. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Zucchini Soup RecipesZucchini is a dark green summer squash that is picked when young. It is popular with Italian flavors and can be blended into a creamy soup.
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese SoupI love cream soups. This combination was great. I used broccoli, cauliflower, potatoes and cheese! It was the best. I had never made it before. I just made it as I went along.
Butternut Squash and Carrot SoupThis delicious and warming root vegetable soup is great for adding needed Vitamin C in your diet.
Clam ChowderOur family's Christmas Eve tradition for over sixty years.
Cucumber and Shrimp SoupHere is a simple, lightweight and refreshing soup you can make. This soup pairs great with a side of rice and requires a few simple ingredients only.
Hearty Sausage Chickpea Veggie SoupI run to make this soup when I notice I have an abundance of veggies in my fridge. You don't even have to use these same veggies that I use in this recipe. I know I always change it up! After I boil the veggies, I puree them, add chickpeas and cooked sausage. This soup doesn't need too many herbal additions as the sausage and veggies bring a lot to the table. Really hits the spot on a cold day!
Beef Bone BrothMy friend won the meat from an entire cow at a school raffle. She gave me about 6 pounds of beef bones to make broth and had another 4 pounds for herself. I made this recipe with her and then made it again at home. This nutritious broth can be used to make all sorts of soups: French onion, beef barley or even pho.
Homemade Turkey Noodle SoupMany people use their leftover turkey frame to make a delicious broth for soups later. Noodles are a classic soup ingredient and make this simple soup a great cold weather meal.
Red Pepper Parsnip SoupThis is a comforting and hearty soup with some awesome sharp flavours. Roast some red peppers, onion and garlic, then soften some fresh parsnips in broth. Puree it all together and add a hit of cream. This is a velvety delight for these upcoming fall days.
Italian Sausage StewI got this recipe from a friend and then tweaked it to my own tastes. Oh my, this dish is so easy and flavorful!
Pork Noodle Soup with KaleHere's a tasty and easy lunch or dinner meal for 2 - that is also fairly inexpensive to make. Or, this could be served as a side soup for a family of 4-6.
Creamy Broccoli Cheese SoupMy son gave me a slow cooker with a stirring attachment, and I love to play with my new toy. I've made this soup on the stove top, but I don't want to stand over it for 40 minutes, stirring, but it's great in the slow cooker.
Free Leftover SoupEven before the quarantine, I have always had two bags in my freezer; one for vegetable scraps and the other for bones. When the bags are full, it is time to make soup.
Simple Tomato SoupWe have an abundance of tomatoes growing in our backyard. A great way to use up most of the tomatoes is to make tomato soup! I paired tomato soup with with grilled cheese sandwiches, yum!
Potato Broccoli Bacon Cheese StewpThis crock pot wonder is thick enough to be stew, but it's technically a soup!
Creamy Ginger Parsnip SoupThis elegant creamy soup combines the earthy flavors of ginger and parsnips for a satisfying bowl. This is perfect as a first course or as a light dinner with some crusty bread.
Bok Choy Tofu Shrimp SoupBok choy is a vegetable we're growing in our garden. Here's an easy soup you could make that is light, refreshing and perfect to pair with any rice meal.
Cauliflower Broccoli Cheese SoupBroccoli and cauliflower are combined with salty cheese and then blended together to make a healthy creamy soup. It's great served with bread for dipping.
Making Chicken Broth From Rotisserie ChickensOnce you have eaten most of a rotisserie chicken, its time to make chicken broth. you can remove most of the leftover meat. Then either roast the bones first or just add the bones to a pot of water and make a broth.
Autumn Soup RecipesAutumn is a perfect time for comforting and savory soups, as the leaves and temperatures start to fall. It is also harvest time so there are lots of seasonal ingredients available, like pumpkins, potatoes and other hearty vegetables that combine well in soups and stews.
Summer Soup RecipesSummer soups generally take advantage the bounty of the season, using ingredients like tomatoes, peppers and fresh herbs. Some like gazpacho are served cold, a perfect light meal for a hot summer night.
Beans and Greens SoupTry this hearty white bean and mustard green soup. Onion and garlic add flavor to the broth of your choosing. You can substitute other greens such as kale. Stir in grated Parmesan and serve. The instructions and ingredients list follow.
Additions to Chicken SoupAdding extra vegetables to a basic homemade chicken noodle soup will add to its nutritional value and enhance the flavor. It will be comforting and delicious.
Making Loaded Potato SoupAdd your favorite baked potato toppings to this creamy homemade potato soup. The recipe can be found below.
Soup from Leftover ScrapsMaking soup from leftover scraps can be surprisingly good. Use up your leftovers, and freeze your vegetable scraps to make a low cost nutritious soup.
Ginger Coconut Glass Noodle SoupCoconut milk added to chicken broth provide the creamy base for this yummy soup. The list of ingredients and instructions follow.
Making Kale and Sausage Lentil SoupThis delicious hearty soup is perfect for cold winter nights or anytime. Smoked sausage adds a great flavor complementing the carrots, onions, kale, and lentils. The easy to follow instructions can be found below.
Making Pantry SoupCooking from your pantry is sometimes a necessity and often a great way to use up some of those food items that seem to keep getting overlooked. Canned beans, canned or frozen veggies, rice or pasta can help bulk up your soup base. Get creative.
Pork and Shrimp Wonton Noodle SoupThis hearty wonton soup begins with a homemade broth made from chunks of pork shoulder, shrimp, and seasonings. Add your favorite garnish and enjoy!
Homemade Minestrone SoupMinestrone is a delicious vegetarian soup, full of vegetables. This recipe uses grated vegetables to make the stock. This homemade minestrone is so fresh and delicious you will be so glad that you didn't cook it from the can.
Tomato Soup from Canned TomatoesA large can of tomatoes makes the base for an easy pot of homemade tomato soup. Using a blender after the vegetables have been cooked down makes a smooth and creamy finished product.
Spinach Herb and Bean SoupThis hearty soup contains carrots, barley, onions, green onions, and spices in a chicken broth. The cooked grains, spinach, and chickpeas are added to complete the dish.
Spring Soup RecipesSpring calls out for fresh and green ingredients in soup, like fresh new peas or greens. The weather can still be cold and rainy so a warm bowl of soup will be appreciated at the end of a busy day.
Creamy Blue Cheese Celery SoupThis creamy soup combines the flavors of celery with pungent blue cheese. Potatoes are added to thicken and mellow the rich flavors.
Slow Cooker Chili with Black BeansThis easy chili is made with both black and red kidney beans in a savory mix of beef, peppers, onions and Mexican spices. Cook this while you are doing other things in a slow cooker for dinner whenever you want.
Making Rich Shrimp StockShrimp shells have a surprisingly large amount of flavor when cooked down as a broth. Use the cooked broth to make all sorts of delicious soups.
Instant Pot Bone BrothBone broth is an excellent soup base with rich flavors and nutrients from meat bones. The Instant Pot makes this recipe a snap but it can also be made in a slow cooker or stockpot.
Making Creamy Zucchini Bacon SoupZucchini, potatoes, and onions sautéed in bacon fat are the base for this hearty and delicious blended soup. Use the abundance of squash from your garden or pick up some at the market and have soup for dinner.
Cauliflower, Sausage and Okra SoupThis delicious soup containing cauliflower, sausage, shrimp, onion, and okra is simple to prepare and can be cooked in an instant pot. Serve with rice for a warm dish on a chilly night.
Winter Soup RecipesHere are all 13 weeks from the first three months of our Year of Delicious Soup. The soups focus on seasonal ingredients and appealing flavors for cold weather. These recipes have been submitted by the ThriftyFun community and represent many different regions and cuisines.
Onion Soup RecipesWhen we think of onion soup French onion comes to mind, but check below for some other tasty onion soup recipes.
Spaghetti Squash SoupSubstitute spaghetti squash for the pasta in your soup for a delicious nutty flavor. Try combining chorizo, squash, garlic, onions, and carrots in a flavorful broth for a hearty meal.
Week 52: Hoppin' JohnThis delicious but frugal soup is traditional for New Years. The black-eyed peas, carrots and collard greens all symbolize prosperity for the upcoming year. Leftovers served after New Year's Day are called "Skippin' Jenny."
Week 51: Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower SoupRoasted vegetables are a wonderful way to add flavor to soups. The garlic and cauliflower are roasted in the oven before being blended to create this silky soup. It's perfect for Christmas or as the first course for a winter dinner party.
Week 50: Chicken RamenIf your kids love ramen, try this version with chicken and fresh Japanese noodles. It's much healthier than those cheap packages of ramen from the supermarket.
Creamy Sweet Corn and Mushroom SoupThis creamy corn and mushroom soup, topped with fried potato cubes, is perfect for a chilly, rainy night. The list of ingredients and steps for preparing this tasty soup can be found on this page.
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.
Tuna Chowder RecipesA soup made with tuna can inexpensive and delicious. Whether it is just a creamy chowder or a cheesy soup, the tuna will give it a wonderful, hearty flavor.
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.
Beef Bone BrothMy friend won the meat from an entire cow at a school raffle. She gave me about 6 pounds of beef bones to make broth and had another 4 pounds for herself. I made this recipe with her and then made it again at home. This nutritious broth can be used to make all sorts of soups: French onion, beef barley or even pho.
Instant Pot Bone BrothWe have all been sick this winter, so we look for easy ways to make chicken soup. There is no easier way than this. Just throw it all in the instant pot. If you don't have an instant pot, you can achieve the same in a giant stew pot cooked for over 6 hours, or a crockpot.
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.
Pork Noodle Soup with KaleHere's a tasty and easy lunch or dinner meal for 2 - that is also fairly inexpensive to make. Or, this could be served as a side soup for a family of 4-6.
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.
Cheesy Egg Drop SoupWe all want to prepare healthy food for the family. The recipe I'm cooking this morning is simply made of eggs and freshly picked vegetables from our very own veggie plots. It's so easy, but very healthy.
Pinto Bean Stew with Cornbread DumplingsThe cornbread cooks right in the rich and hearty pinto bean stew. Learn how to make it in this short video.
Mama Sue's Sausage StewSausage stew is an easy meal to throw together. It can be made on the stove, in a crockpot or in the oven. Check out this hearty recipe.
Broccoli Mac SoupThis is a classic "clean out the refrigerator" soup. Learn how to make this kid favorite by watching this short video.
Split Pea Soup With HamSplit pea soup is a great meal on a cold day. Make this recipe by following the steps in this video.
Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower SoupRoasted garlic and cauliflower compliment each other so well. Check out this video and learn how to make Roasted Garlic and Cauliflower Soup and test out this delicious flavor combo yourself.
Cuban Black Bean SoupThis hearty soup is perfect for lunch or dinner. Learn how to make it in this short video.
Bean SoupMy husband, who says he hates bean soup, loved this, so that is saying something! This makes a big pot, so there is plenty to freeze and enjoy for future meals.
Cucumber and Shrimp SoupHere is a simple, lightweight and refreshing soup you can make. This soup pairs great with a side of rice and requires a few simple ingredients only.
Velouté de Potimarron et MorteauI am French and I really love to cook simple but delicious dishes. This recipe is about Velouté de Potimarron et Morteau. Most this dish would most likely translated as Pumpkin Soup with smoked sausage from Morteau, but in French we do not call it soup, namely velouté because of its special creamy texture.
Easy ChiliThis was put together in a few minutes and tasted really good. It freezes well, too. If you have the time, simmer the chili for an hour or more. I put some shredded cheddar cheese in mine.
Sausage Rigatoni StewThis is a recipe a dear friend shared with me, I thought it was the most flavorful delicious dish I have ever tasted! I just made it twice in a week. Just so I could share it with all my family! They all flipped!
Lentil SoupA healthy soup that freezes well and is just perfect for the cold weather we have been having. I made mine in my Instant Pot. It can also be simmered on the stovetop for at least an hour or made in a crockpot for 4-6 hours on high.
Using Powdered Bouillon to Make Chicken Soup?I am making homemade chicken soup in a stock pot that takes 24 cups of water. I had to take 8 cups out to fit the whole chicken in, plus carrots, parsley, parsnips, onions, celery. How much powdered chicken bouillon should I add if 1 tsp of powdered equals 1 cup of chicken soup? The bones and skin come off after cooking.
Making Chicken and Dumplings?Can I use broken pie crust for dumplings and chicken?
Soup Recipe Using Frozen Zucchini?I froze so much of my zucchini over the summer. Does anyone have a good soup recipe I can use them in?
Soup Recipe for Beans and Ham?I need to know what can be added to Great Northern beans and ham for soup. I don't have any broth. I do have carrots and celery available to use. What would be other ingredients to add?
Making Egg Drop Soup for 40?How much broth and eggs do I need to make egg drop soup to feed 40-50 adults?
Recipe for Tomato Cheddar Soup for 50?I need a simple recipe for our church group for tomato cheddar soup for serving 50 people.
