Add Ramen Noodles to Canned SoupWe love canned chicken noodle soup but always seem to have more broth than noodles. My husband got the idea to add ramen noodles to the soup and it satisfies the desire for more noodles and makes a nice lunch.
Quick and Healthy SoupFor a quick soup, pour V8 Seasoned Vegetable Juice (low sodium) into bowl. Place in microwave and heat on High for 2 1/2 minutes. Serve with wholegrain crackers or buns.
Clam ChowderServe with warmed sourdough bread or even in sourdough bread bowls.
Italian Tortellini SoupIn a 4 to 6-quart slow cooker, combine all ingredients except basil and tortellini; mix well. Cover; cook on low setting for 6 to 8 hours.
Easy Cheesy Potato SoupCook potatoes until tender. Do not drain all of potato water off. Save enough for 1 can of water in soup can. Add soup; add Velveeta cheese to taste.
Keep Leftovers for Soup in Your FreezerDuring my maternity leave we had only one income and I looked for ways to cut back on food bills. I kept cut-off tops/bottoms of carrots, asparagus, potato peels, cabbage cores, and any other veggie I used and placed them in the freezer.
Whatever Vegetable SoupWhat's for dinner? Fridge empty? Make easy soup from whatever. This is so simple. Put the ingredients in a pot and simmer for a while.
Use Your Turkey Bones for SoupThink you've got your turkey pretty well stripped? Think again. After all that turkey tetrazini, turkey hash, turkey salad, etc, try turkey soup.
Chili for a CrowdIt keeps great in the freezer. Makes enough for 6 - 8 people.
Use Chicken Broth Instead Of Water In RecipesWhen a soup, casserole or sauce recipe calls for water, I substitute chicken broth instead because it really enhances the flavor much more than water. You can be frugal with this idea by easily making your own.
Vegetarian BrothUsing a gallon size freezer bag, save and freeze spare cuttings from ALL your cleaned and scrubbed fresh vegetables: onion skins, zucchini and cucumber ends, potato peels, carrot tips, carrot peels, tomatoes, celery, greens, garlic paper. The possibilities are endless !
Leftover SoupSave leftover veggies, gravy (this works better with brown), bits of meat, (rice, noodles, pasta, even mashed potatoes), etc. into a big size freezer bag or plastic container.
Quick and Easy Bean SoupQuick and Easy Bean Soup Recipe. Combine one can of Navy beans (including liquid), one half can water, one scant teaspoon of bouillon, pepper to taste. Heat to simmer. Add desired amount leftover meat, sausage, or cooked bacon. . .
Chicken Soup - Tips and RecipesTips and recipes for making homemade chicken soup, from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.
Making Pantry SoupThis was a saver when we were low on groceries. We always had a variety of canned veg's on hand. You can make this soup with most anything from the pantry, except beets. Use, for example, one can each of; green beans, peas, corn, tomatoes, carrots, potatoes (can use fresh), etc.
Biscuits For Easy Chicken and DumplingsOkay people, this is so easy and yummy. All you need is 2 cans of Cream of Chicken soup, empty into pan, and fill one can up with milk and add to the pan, then get 3 cans of biscuits.
Easy Chicken Soup AlternativeMy neighbor was in bed with a sick and I didn't have chicken to make her soup. So I opened a large can of chicken broth, put it on to heat, added 1/4 of an onion diced, 2 sliced carrots, and 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley.
