A pot of this fragrant soup simmering on the stove on a brisk winter day will warm you to the soul!Ingredients: 6 cups water or vegetable broth; 2 onions, diced; 2 potatoes, diced; 2 stalks celery, diced; 2 carrots, chopped; 1/2 cup dried lima beans; 1/4 cup dried split peas; 1 can chopped tomatoes; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 1 tablespoon oil; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup barley; 1/4 cup rice

You're sure to get praised for this new twist on the Old West. Make it as spicy as you like!Ingredients: 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 can of each with the cooking liquid: Chick-peas, Hominy(White Corn), Large butter beans, Small navy beans; 1 can chopped mild green chilies; Salt and pepper to taste; Hot sauce to taste

This bisque has a gourmet-meal taste, yet comes out of cans! Silken tofu blended with water makes an excellent base for creamy soups. Ingredients: 1(12.3 oz.) pkg. firm silken tofu; 1 cup water; 1 can tomato soup; 1 can low sodium, diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup dry sherry; Dash of pepper

Chipotle is a smoked jalapeno pepper that adds a smoky flavor withot the ham hock.

Take your taste buds on a trip around the world with this rich soup inspired by the flavors of India.Ingredients: 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 clove garlic; 1 heaping teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lb. mung beans; 4 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 cup toasted, flaked coconut

A shot of hot sauce makes this soup sizzle. The optional shot of vodka could set it on fire!