5 choose your vegetable soup Recipes

head broccoli (peeled stems are ok) or 1/2 head cauliflower, potato, in cubes, diced onion, water (about 1 1/2 liter), low-sodium chicken bouillon cubes or 1 vegetable bouillon cube, salt and pepper

delicata squash , halved lengthwise, seeds removed, unsalted butter, leeks, white and tender green parts, chopped, dried thyme, vegetable broth or 2 1/2 cups vegetarian chicken broth, salt, fresh ground pepper, sour cream, if desired (to garnish ) (optional), tart green apple , of your choosing, light brown sugar

lean ground beef (you can substitute the beef for any ground meat of your choosing..ie;ground pork, chicken etc), mixed frozen vegetables (can add more if to your liking..just eyeball it), diced tomatoes (with the juice), lg white onion, chopped, pearl barley, beef broth, water, salt and pepper to taste, sprinkling of chili flakes, your favorite hot sauce. (ie ; tabasco)..**optional**..i like spice, sprinkling of dried basil, bay leaf

boneless chicken breasts (i boil and cut up 2-3), fat-free cream of chicken soup, light sour cream, light mayonnaise, skim milk, cooked egg noodles, frozen vegetable soup mix or 1 (12 oz) package mixed vegetables, of your choosing, refrigerated reduced-fat buttermilk biscuits, milk shredded cheddar cheese