Proteins

Brilliant Chili Topped with Walnuts

This is a modern take on a family favorite. Featuring toasted walnuts, this chili features three types of protein foods.

Two Bean Chili

This no-fuss chili is a great way to use ground beef and beans to make a tasty main dish. Chili can be served by itself, with crackers, cooked rice, or baked potato.

Hearty Mexican Soup

Easy to make and delicious to eat, this soup can be made in under an hour! Squeeze the other half of the lime over the soup before serving for extra flavor.

Pumpkin Chili

Canned or puréed pumpkin adds a hearty and nutritious flavor to this savory chili recipe.

Chicken Stew

This classic stew can be made on the stove top and cooked in less than an hour. The vegetables and chicken make it a filling meal by itself.

Beef and Vegetable Soup

One large pot and 1 hour are all that you need for this hearty soup. Make it for lunch or serve it for dinner.

Meatball Soup

Mixed vegetables, meatballs, and brown rice make a delicious and hearty soup that will warm you up on a cold winter night.

Quick Chili

Easy and Healthy Black Bean Soup

This soup is full of flavor and is so easy to prepare. Using canned beans and salsa, along with cumin and cilantro, this soup is a great way to throw dinner together in minutes.

Vegetarian Chili

This delicious chili packed full of veggies, beans, and spices is fast enough for a weeknight dinner. Top with cilantro for a boost of flavor.

Chicken Soup with Chiles

Flavorful and filling, this soup is packed with protein making it a full meal. Add extra chiles or a dash of red pepper flakes if you like a spicier soup.

Quick Chicken & Vegetable Soup

A great way to use properly stored and handled leftover chicken. Using frozen veggies helps cut down prep time.

Chicken Vegetable Soup with Kale

Kale and carrots add lots of vitamin A to this hearty soup. It is a great recipe for using the beautiful kale from the farmers market.

Sarah’s Spicy Curry Turkey Soup

This turkey curry soup is a fun and flavorful dish to make with turkey dinner leftovers. You can use your leftover cranberry sauce to garnish the soup. A spoonful of cranberry sauce or chutney adds a cooling sweet, tangy flavor to balance the spicy curry.

Beef Pozole Soup

This savory soup is full of tomatoes, beef, hominy, and cilantro, and will quickly become a favorite in your home.

Tofu, Tomato, and Spinach Soup

This vegetable and tofu soup is a delicious way to end your day. You can use fresh or frozen spinach and top with cilantro for a satisfying soup.

Lentil Chili

Lentils, tomatoes, and ground beef are a winning combination in the lentil chili. This recipe packs 9 grams of fiber per serving. Flavorful and filling.

Chicken Noodle Soup

This home-style chicken noodle soup makes a wonderful side dish. It tastes even better the next day if you have any leftovers.

Ground Beef Stew

Ground beef and canned tomato soup make a tasty base for the vegetables in this delicious and hearty stew.

Slow Cooker Pork Stew over Brown Rice

Apple juice and dried fruit add a touch of sweetness to this stew. This dish can be put together in minutes and then left to simmer in your slow cooker. Served over brown rice, it’s a great comfort food to have waiting at the end of a long day. The crushed cereal acts as a thickener and adds a nutty flavor to the stew. Try substituting dried apricots or cranberries for the cherries as desired.