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

Classic New England Clam Chowda

Manhattan is a red soup, New England is a white chowder, and ours is a buttery yellow. This is the simplest, most satisfying chowder I have ever…

Sausage and White Bean Soup

It is a little chilly here so a nice, hearty soup really fits the bill. This soup has a lot going for it. First of all, it’s not leftovers. Second,…

Quick & Easy Tomato Soup

This is a quick and easy tomato soup. It is rich and creamy. It works nice for a quick weeknight meal served with a sandwich or good bread and a…

Quick and Easy Bean Soup

This is a quick and easy soup for lunch or dinner. With Love, Catherine xo

Yellow Indian Woman Bean Soup

RanchoGordo Beans are the best! This was originally in the NYT. Not sure why CES isn't picking up the canned tomatoes but their calories are…

Mex-Italian Chili

One day I threw this together and everyone loved it sooooo much that now I have to make it all the time! It’s a little spicy, a little Tex-Mex, and…

Broccoli Leek Cheese Soup

Broccoli Leek Cheese Soup. What's better than a bowl of home made soup on a cold winter night? Here's a recipe that is easy, quick and delicious!

Cauliflower soup

Sausage, Spinach & Tomato Soup

Super quick and easy soup! Hearty with a great flavor. Perfect when you are short on time and want a warm comforting hearty soup!

Meatless Fridays #1– Vegetarian Chili

This is the first in a series of meatless Friday posts. Today we are having vegetarian chili. Lately even if I…

Corn and Summer Squash Chowder

I enjoyed the fresh taste of this summer vegetable chowder. You can leave out the bacon to keep it truly vegetarian, or add the bacon in as I did…

Farmhouse Bean Soup

To me, navy bean soup is a requirement once the weather cools off. This is a meatless version that includes dice potatoes and crisp green beans…

Sweet Potato Soup

This is nice and creamy, loaded with vitamins and antioxidants and is only 4 points! Serve with a nice salad and you have a great lunch! Try it…

Tortilla Soup

A crunchy Tex-Mex soup, made in a microwave.

Slow Cooker Potato-Crab Chowder

This is a fast no fuss recipe that can be done in a slow-cooker.