American boil soups, stews & chilis recipes with 500 or fewer calories

Deer Jerky (Beef or any livestock will do)

This has a very LONG useful life.

Pumpkin soup

Soup anyone?

Vegan Cream of Spinach Soup

The best thing about this soup? It takes less than half an hour from chopping board to table; and is dead easy. Unlike starchy soups that need about…

Lentil Soup

This is my super easy, staple Lentil soup that everyone eats and enjoys. It's healthy and mild, good for everyone.

Butternut Squash Soup

This is an elegant looking and hearty tasting soup. A great combination. Make sure to cook a little extra, as many are going to want an extra…

Salmon Chowder

Great for the family, easy one for friends, and I always make extra for my parents to take home. Rich, hearty and warmmm

Carrot and Ginger Soup

This is a hearty warming soup, filled with vitamin A and herbs which will prepare your respiratory system for exposure to colds and flu. It has a…

Quick Curry Soup

This very quick and tast very good! 2 pkg frozen veggies. I use a pack of red, green peppers with onions, and another package with carrots,…

Pea Soup with Stew Beef

This is a modification of Parker's Pea Soup from Ina Garten using stew beef. My family loves this on a cool evening in Fall and Winter. Serve with…

Red Beans n Rice 400pp@ 1c beans 1/3c rice

Ham & Bean Stew

This is a hearty and healthy Spring stew. It is easy to make, can be made in advance and stores in the refrigerated for several days.

Creamy Chicken Chlli

Broccoli-cauliflower cheese soup

This is my daughters all time favorite soup. It is a snap to prepare and is so very nutritious as well as low…

Pumpkin crème-soup with shrimp, cream cheese and basil.

It’s autumn and it means that it’s time for a great pumpkin soup with shrimp that I just LOVE cooking. It…

Gumbo Z'Herbs

Gumbo Z'Herbs is often referred to as the king of gumbos in New Orleans. In predominantly Catholic South Louisiana, it was traditionally served on…