You might need to buy:
  • diced celery
  • flour
  • chicken stock
  • heavy whipping cream

Come home to this delicious slow-cooked beef soup featuring barley, Progresso broth, Green Giant veggies and Muir Glen tomatoes – a hearty dinner.

ready in about 580 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • beef stew meat
  • uncooked pearl barley
  • pepper

This is an inexpensive, wholesome meal that will keep your kids feeling energized all day long. Plan ahead by freezing extras in individual servings for future brown-bag lunches. Be sure to leave some space in the container, as the soup will expand when it freezes.

serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • olive oil
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • chopped fresh thyme
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • small pasta shells
ready in about 210 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • extra-virgin olive oil
  • crushed red pepper
  • bay leaves
  • tomato paste
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • baby arugula
  • flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • fresh lemon juice

This is a one-dish meal. Make the stew the night before, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate; reheat single servings in the microwave or a slow cooker set on High the next day. To save prep time, use bottled peeled fresh garlic.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • Cooking spray
  • chopped onion
  • dry red wine
  • chopped carrot
  • chopped fresh rosemary
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • bay leaves
  • less-sodium beef broth
  • flour
  • Chopped parsley

Fill homemade Italian Bread Bowls with chunky potato soup featuring potatoes, onions, carrot, celery, and savory seasonings.

serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • dried basil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • all-purpose flour
  • fat-free half-and-half
  • Italian Bread Bowls

Freeze leftovers in an airtight container up to three months. Add a bit of canned broth when reheating to reach desired consistency.

serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • dried parsley flakes
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • balsamic vinegar
  • canola oil
  • all-purpose flour
  • beef bouillon granules
  • freshly ground pepper
  • bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
ready in about 195 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • black pepper
  • 1% milk
  • low-sodium chicken broth
  • instant mashed potatoes

Spice up leftovers by keeping the pantry stocked with condiments like soy, hoisin, and stir-fry sauces, as well as mustard and salsa.

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • dried Italian seasoning
  • Crusty bread

Try using rotisserie chicken from your supermarket in this recipe. Make the chowder unique by using a flavored rotisserie chicken

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • salt
  • pepper
  • half-and-half
  • all-purpose flour
  • butter or margarine
  • olive oil
  • shredded cooked chicken