Stew soups, stews & chilis recipes costing less than $2.5 per serving

Winter Chicken Stew

This is no ordinary chicken soup. The ingredients are so substantial, thre's barely enough room for them in the pot. You would be kept full and warm…

Hungarian Beef Stew

No, the caraway seeds are not negotiable. This started as a recipe called Hungarian Goulash from Cooking Light. To me it is really more stew than…

Five Star Chicken Gumbo

"If you've never eaten authentic creole, you truly don't know what you're missing. I discovered this Louisiana favorite while residing there in the…

Barley and Tempeh Soup

Tempeh, fermented soy beans or grain, makes an interesting alternative to veggie crumbles (or ground beef) in this soup recipe. It lends a distinct…

Lentils & Vegetables ~ Moroccan Style

I began making this dish in the 1970s and it has evolved since then into a great Winter favorite. This will…

Garbanzo Beans with Turkey, Cabbage & Greek Seasoning

This is a simple recipe for garbanzo beans. The seasonings have greek overtones. The tomatos and V8 juice add…

Mixed Bean Soup with Andouille or Ham (A Gift in Jar Holiday Idea)

Make up your own dry bean and lentil variety or purchase ready-made. Aim…

Soup Du Jour

We came up with this soup at the end of the garden season. We had an abundance of Banana Peppers and decided to start with them as a base and build…

Papa's Italian Soup

This is a soup my Italian Papa (Grandpa) made up when they did not have a in their home. It has become a family favorite! When we serve it, people…

Leftover 2-Bean Stew

A quick bite using odds & ends was WAY too delicious not to post. Forget 8-bean and even 18-bean soups - 2 cans of beans, a few veggies and a…

Green Vegetarian Chili over rice

As the seasons change and the evenings become cool it's nice to enjoy a steamy bowl of soup, stew or chili. We…

Country Garden Soup

Masoor Dal –Red Lentil Stew

Dal in general is a true soul food for any Indian at heart. I relish any kind of dal with simple steamed rice. Arhar or Tool and Moong dals top…

Beef and Barley Soup

Hearty beef soup that has remained one of my family's favorites for years. I found this in the meat department of a supermarket in the 1980's when…