Chilly weather just cries out for a hot bowl of soup. Soup for supper can be an inexpensive, healthful, hearty meal for a family – with leftovers for lunch another day.
Soups can get by with a small amount of protein –you have savings right there! They can be totally vegetarian (and possibly no one will notice, if you do it right). Pair them with a warm roll, a slice of garlic bread, a corn muffin, croutons or even crackers, and they’re filling and satisfying.
Soups also can be a great way to use up leftovers. I never roast a chicken or turkey without making a pot of noodle soup with the carcass and leftover meat. And never throw away a ham bone. Making vegetable soup? Toss in leftover green beans or corn to bulk it up. Soup offers a great way to get more veggies in your kids’ (or your own) diet.
For some easy, tasty and affordable recipes, check out the full story on our sister site, Living on the Cheap.
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