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7 Affordable Soup Recipes

During the colder season, soups sit right at the top of the scale of most comforting dishes. This is because they’re easy and affordable to make, as well as great for avoiding food waste. Here are seven soup recipes you’ll want to make again and again, because they’re as delicious as they are easy on the wallet.

1. Squash Soup

Given that this smooth orange dish requires barely five ingredients, it’s all the more reason to make it as often as possible! It includes onion, butternut squash, garlic, chicken broth and potato. The squash provides a subtle sweetness that enhances the soup. Enjoy it by the ladleful as a starter or main meal, served with a side of bread.

2. Hearty Spaghetti Squash Soup

Although spaghetti squash is great when used in lieu of pasta, it’s also ideal for a nourishing and hearty soup, like this version with white beans and Parmesan that brings some variety to your usual fare. It’s a combination the whole family will enjoy and is ready in under an hour.

3. Cream of Chickpea Soup with Garlic Chips and Curry Maple Syrup

This recipe is a nod to traditional pea soup and makes for a hearty dish. Preparation is made easy with the use of canned legumes to which you add some spices. Garnish with Brussels sprouts leaves, roasted chickpeas, garlic chips and a drizzle of curry maple syrup that provides the perfect balance between the sweet and spicy notes.

4. Minestrone (The Best)

Minestrone is a popular Italian soup that transcends seasons but is particularly enjoyed when it’s cold outside. Satiating and loaded with vegetables, this recipe is perfect for cooking a large batch. Freeze it and enjoy it for weeks.

5. Coconut-Curry Cauliflower Soup

A handy and practical tip: use pantry ingredients to bring flavour to your meals. Case in point, this flavourful soup that includes coconut milk and curry powder. Add apples for a touch of sweetness, and use cauliflower both in the soup and as a garnish.

6. Sausage and White Bean Soup with Parmesan Croutons

Say “yes!” to this hearty and affordable soup. This recipe features Italian sausage meat combined with cannellini beans. Add them to the broth with orzo, spinach and Parmesan croutons for a good dose of comfort.

7. Kitchen Sink Green Vegetable Soup

Even though vegetable soup is often made up of random ingredients picked from the fridge, it still deserves to be flavourful. Thanks to a mix of green vegetables, including frozen green peas, and a chicken broth base, potato, onion and garlic, it can easily be transformed from an ordinary dish to something exquisite.

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