Serving soups or stews is a simple way to stretch your budget without skimping on flavor. They offer a great opportunity to add some plant-based ingredients, which are full of nutrients. Beans and whole grains are inexpensive extras that add a variety of textures, protein, and fiber. As the weather cools down and you’re looking for ways to warm up your menu, these tasty stews are full of flavor. They’ll make you feel like you’re a world traveler!

• 2 Tbsps. olive oil
• 1-1/4 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
• 1/2 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cups water
• 1 tsp. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp. ground ginger
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder

• 4 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
• 1 can (15 oz.) NSA garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1-1/4 cups dry couscous
• 1-1/2 tsps. chopped fresh oregano
• 3/4 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper

• 4 cooked bone-in center-cut pork chops, deboned, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 cans (14.5 oz. each) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes or squash
• 1 can (15 oz.) reduced sodium black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 can (14.5 oz.) less-sodium chicken broth
• 1 bag (10 oz.) frozen sweet corn, thawed
• Fresh chopped cilantro and sliced jalapeños for garnish (optional)