Baby it's Cold Outside...

If you live in Colorado today, it is no secret it is freezing outside!  In spite of the frigid temperatures I wanted to post a stand-by soup recipe that is easy on your wallet and most importantly...WARM!!
It may come as a shock, but soups can be high in fat and calories if you aren't choosing them cautiously, so it is important to always read the nutrition facts when buying some of your comfort foods (just because its organic, doesn't mean its healthy). 

Below I have posted my recipe for my favorite vegetable soup. Next to each ingredient I list, there will also be a price posted from a local supermarket nearest my location.  I have done this to inspire you to search for deals before you decide on which store to visit; especially if they offer the same goods!

There is the option to sub-out some of the ingredients I have listed if they are not your favorite or you just want to add more!  *option to add chicken or your favorite protein to the mix as well. 





INGREDIENT/QUANTITY                                        KING SOOPER$              
(1) Carrot                                                                                           0.79/lb= 0.21cents
(2) Celery Sticks                                                                                0.79/lb=  0.16cents
1/4 cup diced yellow onion                                                                .99/per = 074cents
(0.5lb) snow peas (chopped or opened)                                             3.99/lb= 2.00
1/2tbs thyme                                                                                       2.29/per package= 2.29
1/4tsp garlic                                                                      .                 .50ach= .50
32oz chicken broth (99% fat free, low sodium)                                 2.99/each= 2.99
                                                               TOTAL: $8.89

This soup mixture usually lasts me 4days if I'm eating it for lunch or dinner everyday. That's an average of 2.96 per meal!!! One can of hearty ORGANIC vegetable soup only carries 2 servings and costs $2.89.  With this recipe you get double the amount for almost the same price, and the best part is, you made it yourself!