Have you seen winter squash on sale for less than $1 a pound yet? My guess is that you'll see prices as low as $.69/lb...maybe even $.49/lb. if you're lucky!!! This soup will be on the menu the moment I see those prices on squash. The recipe for this triple squash soup includes an unlikely ingredient that brings it all together. (It's not the nutmeg!) You'll use butternut … [Read more...]

There is just something about peas and bacon swimming in a creamy, soupy white sauce. Toss in some gnocchi and it's perfection in a bowl. This would totally work with small shell pasta or tortellini too. Read the story of where the inspiration for this recipe comes from...a very unlikely place ;) Click/tap to see the complete recipe for Creamy Gnocchi with Bacon & … [Read more...]

There's just something about homemade Italian Wedding Soup...it's like it whisks you away to an Italian countryside wedding, where you would be enjoying a bowl of this soup. This is probably the simplest and most frugal way to get yourself to Italy ;) (hehe) Take a little virtual trip in your mind to the Italian Countryside with this amazing soup... See the complete … [Read more...]

This could be my all time favorite "Dump & Freeze" soup recipe! It's so easy...and just takes a few minutes to get all the ingredients prepped and into the freezer baggie or container. Lately, I've been really into "Prep-Freeze-Cook-Serve" meals (more on that soon!!!) and this one keeps coming back up to the top of my favorites list. Warm your taste buds, tummy and … [Read more...]

Holy flavor-batman. I have only this to say...I love trying different ethnic foods. This Moroccan Beef Stew is fantastic! #thatisall See the complete recipe for Moroccan Beef Stew here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Chili, Soups & Stews here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Chili, Soups & Stews on Pinterest. Erin's Personal Recommendations for Chili, Soup … [Read more...]

If you're a long time reader of $5 Dinners or you follow me on Instagram, you probably already know that I'm completely obsessed with caramelizing onions. While they are delicious to eat just by themselves right out of the skillet, they are even tasty when added to the right dish. In this case, that would be cornbread. This is a basic chili with beans paired with the … [Read more...]

I big puffy heart a great bowl of butternut squash soup. Making butternut squash soup from scratch does take a little bit of time and energy, but it's worth every minute. If you've never made butternut squash soup, I highly recommend starting with this recipe. It has a touch of sweet from the apple and pear that helps offset the starchiness from the butternut squash. And the … [Read more...]

Oh my taste-bud-party. Seriously, there is so many great and complementary flavors happening in this bowl. The Ham. The Parm. The Zukes. The Spinach. The Basil and Thyme. Seriously...flavor explosion in this bowl of soup. It's time for you to warm your tummy and taste buds with this recipe... See the complete recipe for Tuscan Bean Soup here! Pin all of … [Read more...]

As we've moved through this series of soup recipes this month, I continue to be amazed at 2 things: Soups are so so so budget friendly. And soups are so easy to make! Every morning I start to type the same thing for each of these soup recipes...along the lines of delicious, easy to put together and inexpensive. But then I stop myself. But I couldn't stop myself this … [Read more...]

Holy jalapeño! I love a delicious bowl of chili with a kick. Did you know that you can turn down the heat in the pot by adding sugar? Or if you take a bite of chili that's got a chunk of hot pepper, you can drop sugar on your tongue to tame the burn?  If you're make this chili for littler people with more sensitive palates, you could use a milder pepper like poblano, … [Read more...]