4 cheesy soup vegetarian Recipes

whole wheat penne, fat-free cottage cheese, cheese soup, sour cream, cheddar cheese, divided, raw spinach, minced garlic (we add more cause we are garlicaholics!), breaded chicken patties (either vegetarian patties or 2 breasts of chicken)

olive oil or 1 tbsp unsalted butter, chopped onion, chopped celery, diced peeled potatoes, chicken broth (note , use vegetable broth to make this vegetarian), shredded semisoft cheese (i recommend cheddar jack or colby jack), low-fat milk, herbs or spices

light extra firm tofu, cubed, onion, chopped, chopped green onion, green pepper, chopped, taco seasoning, tomato juice, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomato, low-fat cheddar cheese, grated (replace with soy-cheese if vegan), tortilla chips, sour cream (omit if vegan)