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

Chicken and Rice Soup

I bought myself an electric pressure cooker and love using it to make soups. By adjusting it to different settings I am able to make a great pot of…

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…

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…

Beef Stew with Carrot Flowers

Beef Stew with Carrot Flowers is the MOST tender meat, petal carrots, potatoes and green beans simmered in RICH tomato beef broth sauce.

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…

Jamaican Chicken Stew with Butternut Squash & Quinoa

For a vegan version of this delicious stew, replace the chicken with about 1-1/2 lbs of mushrooms, beef broth…

Crockpot Potato and Corn Chowder

Hickory Ham and Navy Bean Soup

Hickory Ham and Navy Bean Soup is an easy, delicious, economical, heartwarming, one-pot soup that will warm you up on a cold night!

Cream of Vegetable Soup

A good base comfort soup for the winter season. Cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic predominate, but you can rifle through the veggie…

Sugar Pumpkin Curry Cream Soup

We grow sugar pumpkins and after the harvest, I always break them down and puree them and pop them into the freezer for a long Winter's use. In…

Brad's Blue Ribbon Potato Soup

This is hands down the best potato soup I have ever had. Nothing fancy or chef style, just good homemade soup. Shared by a friend, it's now our…

Chili, Ground Beef with Options

This is a ground beef chili that warms your t.ummy when it's cold outside. It's also good anytime you want chili on hot dogs or another dish. We…

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…

Peter Parker's Pea Soup from Ina Garten

This is a hearty, rich pea soup that is great on a chilly evening. Serve with a salad and crusty bread.…

Corn Chowder with Spam

A basic, simple chowder to fill those little holes in your menu. Tastes great but is always better the second day so make sure you make too much.…