Try an easy new soup recipe for Homemade Soup Day

February 4th marks the celebration of Homemade Soup Day every year, and it's a fantastic time for budget cooks to experiment with new soup recipes.  A warm bowl of homemade soup can boost your winter-weary spirits, as well as streamline your weekly grocery budget -- after all, soup is a terrific way to reuse leftover ingredients.

Try out an easy new soup recipe in honor of Homemade Soup Day; six time-tested favorites to choose from follow below.

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Six easy new soup recipes to try for Homemade Soup Day

• Rustic potato and split-pea soup recipe -- This slow cooker favorite is a breeze to throw together, with just a few minutes of chopping time involved.  Plus you can buy a pound of split peas for well under a dollar at most area grocery stores.
• Scrumptious and simple lentil soup recipe -- Lentils are another staple for a budget-conscious cook, with most stores selling one-pound bags for as low as 62 cents each.  This basic recipe is vegan, but you can swap in chicken stock for the vegetable stock, or even add ham or bacon if you like.
• Chicken tortilla soup recipe -- This Tex-Mex classic is a must-know for any cook worth his or her salt.  Save money by making your own homemade tortilla chips or strips to serve on top.
• Swedish blueberry soup recipe -- Ever thought about serving soup for dessert?  This twist on a classic Swedish recipe will delight your whole family, and can be served on its own or with biscottis to dunk.
• Beer and cheese soup -- This would be a perfect soup for the weekend if you have any rabid Packers fans that might be visiting.  You can also usually pick up beer on sale right around the Super Bowl, which makes this both a thrifty and indulgent choice.
• Spicy Italian sausage and white bean soup -- Sausage is another ingredient that's typically on sale this time of year, so pairing it with an inexpensive can or bag of navy beans is an excellent way to stretch your dollars.  Serve with crusty bread or these homemade breadsticks and a salad to round out the meal.

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Where to shop in San Antonio

All ingredients in the above soup recipes can be purchased at San Antonio HEB grocery stores.  Check out the week's best deals at HEB before heading out with your list.

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