Copyright Michael Fenster

Serving Size 6 oz; 210 calories; 13 g fat; 95 mg cholesterol; 8g total carbohydrate

Makes 24 servings

First things first:
Get Fresh- Use chicken from free range organic birds; free from additives, hormones and a questionable raising procedure. Free range, organic, skinless chicken is much higher in Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids as well as conjugated linoleic acids, which have positive cardiovascular effects. Buying your own free range organic chicken and breaking it down can actually be cheaper than buying processed chicken parts individually-plus you get the carcasses for stock.

This is a very flavorful soup that's so easy to make (perfect for the middle of the week)!

Yield: Serves 4
The Italian minestra refers to a variety of moderately thick soups. Minestrone is a hearty vegetable-filled minestra that often contains beans and sometimes pasta. We've omitted the pasta here but added some Italian sausage. With minestrone, it seems, there is no end to the delectable variations.

I usually think of soups as cold-weather food, a hearty meal that warms you up on the inside.  This is my version of an all American classic.

A very tasty Mexican soup!

This is a hearty soup exploding with so much flavor! The family will be coming back for seconds...and thirds....

Put all these ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning, and when you come home at night, your dinner's ready and waiting for you!

Total Time: 30 Minutes
Yield: Serves 4
A few simple ingredients make a sumptuous soup. Be sure to use a high-quality cheddar; it's crucial to the dish's flavor. Choose a yellow cheese for the richest color. For a chunkier soup, skip the pureeing and just break up some of the potato with a spoon.

This soup is bursting with so many flavors...sure to become one of your family favorites!

This recipe can easily be doubled, improves on standing and may be refrigerated for two or three days.  You can also substitute lobster or shrimp if desired.

There are so many different variations of gumbo, but this one is tried and true!

This is a very hearty soup and is prepared in the Crock Pot, so with just a few extra minutes in the morning you'll have dinner ready when you come home.