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Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup

Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup

January 12, 2026 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

Seasoned with andouille sausage and classic Cajun flavors, this easy Crock-Pot Cajun Potato and Sausage Soup is a heartier, more flavorful version of classic potato soup.   Andouille sausage and Cajun seasoning bring extra-smoky, spicy heat to this soup. Red bell pepper adds sweetness and a pop of bright color, while the russet potatoes, yellowRead More

Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas and Greens Recipe

Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas

December 27, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

In Southern tradition, it’s believed to be good luck to eat Hoppin’ John on New Year’s Day a dish made with black-eyed peas. In reality, any day a hot bowl of this flavorful Crock-Pot Black-Eyed Peas with collard greens, tomatoes, ham, and rice ends up on your table is your “lucky” day!   We pickedRead More

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili Recipe

Slow Cooker Turkey Chili

December 15, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy slow cooker turkey chili is the perfect way to transform leftover turkey into a hearty, low-carb meal the whole family will love. Leftover turkey gets a delicious second life in this hearty Crock-Pot chili recipe that’s both satisfying and low carb. This recipe is ideal for using up leftover turkey, but it worksRead More

Enjoy the flavors of corn chowder with ham and potatoes in this simple slow cooker recipe. A delicious way to use up leftover ham.

Crock-Pot Corn Chowder with Ham

December 12, 2025 by Carolyn Leave a Comment

This easy Crock-Pot corn chowder with ham and potatoes is the perfect way to transform leftover ham into a hearty, comforting meal the whole family will enjoy.   There’s something special about coming home to the aroma of a slow cooker corn chowder that’s been simmering all day. This filling corn chowder with ham andRead More

cabbage roll soup recipe with ground turkey

Cabbage Roll Soup with Turkey

September 20, 2024 by Alea Milham 12 Comments

This Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Soup recipe is a quick and easy alternative to traditional cabbage rolls. My family loves cabbage rolls, but I rarely have time to make them with our busy schedule. So I decided to combine all the flavors of the cabbage rolls that we love into a quick and easy deconstructed cabbageRead More

This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn't your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl.

Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili

November 10, 2023 by Ann 8 Comments

This Crockpot Sweet Pumpkin Chili isn’t your typical chili recipe. Pumpkin puree and brown sugar add a sweetness you will enjoy with every bowl. Toss the ingredients in a crockpot and let it cook while you work or enjoy the beautiful fall weather. There are few things better than coming in from a day ofRead More

spicy lentil soup recipe in a white bowl

Spicy Lentil Soup

February 25, 2023 by Alea Milham 18 Comments

This spicy lentil soup recipe is filling and delicious! I was so excited about discovering one-pound bags of organic beans marked down to 50 cents that I did not look carefully at the varieties I was picking up. At first, I was disappointed when I realized that one of the bags I brought home turnedRead More

Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice

August 21, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

While this Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice is a savory, meat-free meal in a bowl. Smooth, hearty, and delicious this Roasted Pumpkin Soup Recipe makes the perfect addition to your low carb winter menu.  Healthy carbs like pumpkin are the perfect way to indulge a little and it makes a great base forRead More

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Basil, cauliflower rice, and kale in a blue bowl.

Roasted Tomato Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice

May 28, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

Fresh kale, roasted tomatoes, and cauliflower rice combine to create this delicious roasted  Riced Cauliflower and Tomato Soup with Kale Recipe. Roasting the cauliflower and tomatoes before adding them to this  Tomato Soup Recipe Cauliflower Rice and Kale gives it a deeper rich flavor that you won’t be able to resist. Low-carb soups can haveRead More

Chicken Curry Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice

April 23, 2019 by Jody Leave a Comment

The savory and sweet flavor of this Chicken Curry Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice makes a filling meal without weighing you down. If you like the exotic sweet and smoky flavor of curry you will love it in this low-carb Chicken Curry Soup Recipe with Cauliflower Rice. It takes your taste buds delight to a higher levelRead More

Razor Clam Chowder Recipe

Razor Clam Chowder

March 8, 2019 by Emily 3 Comments

This homemade razor clam chowder recipe makes a hearty meal on cold nights! Fall and winter are still prime seasons for razor clam digging in the Pacific Northwest. If you’re lucky enough to live in this region you may have easy access to the coastal beaches where clam digging is available and in turn, aRead More

Weight Watchers Soup Recipes

Weight Watchers Soup Recipes

January 5, 2019 by Alea Milham Leave a Comment

These Weight Watchers soup recipes are delicious and filling, and all under 7 Freestyle points (including some zero point options). Around my house, we call fall and winter ‘Soup Season’. After the heat of the summer, it’s a welcome change in cuisine from cold cuts and salads to cozy soups and stews. Even if youRead More

Ginger Pumpkin Soup- This homemade pumpkin soup will warm you on chilly evenings. Made with ginger and nutmeg, you will love the fall flavors in every bowl.

Ginger Pumpkin Soup

July 26, 2017 by Jody 5 Comments

This homemade Ginger Pumpkin Soup will warm you on chilly fall evenings and leave you satisfied. It is pumpkin everything season! I take this very seriously and I find a way to put pumpkin or pumpkin spice into everything I make- from my morning coffee to my fall soups. This pumpkin soup is thick andRead More

On chilly nights there's nothing more comforting than a big bowl of soup! Warm up with this quick and easy Instant Pot Creamy Tomato and Yogurt Soup recipe.

Instant Pot Creamy Tomato and Yogurt Soup

April 12, 2017 by D Durand 2 Comments

On chilly nights there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of soup! Warm up with this quick and easy Instant Pot Creamy Tomato and Yogurt Soup recipe. This is the perfect light meal to whisk the chill away in a hurry. It isn’t quite un-sweater weather yet, and any excuse to serve up aRead More

This delicious Butternut Squash Soup with Potatoes and Collard Greens is easy to make in an instant pot. It is a hearty soup recipe with a lot of flavor.

Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup Recipe

September 30, 2016 by D Durand 6 Comments

Use your instant pot to make this delicious Butternut Squash Soup with Potatoes and Collard Greens. It is a hearty soup that is perfect for the cold winter months ahead. If you want to taste Autumn in a bowl, all you need is a spoonful of this Butternut Squash Soup with Potatoes and Collard Greens.Read More

Best Homemade Chicken Soup with Bowtie Pasta- This chicken soup recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken and enjoy your garden vegetables.

Best Homemade Chicken Soup with Bowtie Pasta

August 19, 2016 by D Durand 2 Comments

Homemade chicken noodle soup is the perfect natural cure when you’re sick. It’s also great to have a good homemade chicken stock recipe to keep on hand. Learn how to make the Best Homemade Chicken Soup with Bowtie Pasta! At times, the foodie stars align bringing the perfect balance of leftover chicken to the attentionRead More

Creamy Tuscan White Bean and Chicken Soup- Try this quick and easy creamy take on a hearty favorite with a Tuscan flair for a meal idea everyone will love.

Creamy Tuscan White Bean and Chicken Soup

August 1, 2016 by Alea Milham 2 Comments

I have a Tuscan White Beans and Acorn Squash Soup in my cookbook Prep-Ahead Meals from Scratch. It is a hearty meatless soup recipe and as the squash breaks down a bit, it thickens the broth. But the acorn squash growing in our garden have not ripened yet, so I made this Tuscan soup recipe with shreddedRead More

5 Bean Quinoa Soup- This frugal soup recipe is loaded with flavorful spices and healthy protein sources such as quinoa and beans.

5 Bean Quinoa Soup

June 23, 2016 by Ann 3 Comments

This hearty 5 Bean Quinoa Soup is a healthy and delicious twist on classic 5 bean soups! Some people limit soups to winter food, but I enjoy soups year round. I especially enjoy a hearty soup after working in the yard all day. It doesn’t matter the season or yard work, spring planting, summer weeding, fallRead More

Chicken Chili with Barley- Ditch the ground beef and give this chicken chili a try instead. It's a hearty recipe that will keep you warm on cold days.

Chicken Chili with Barley

March 9, 2016 by D Durand 6 Comments

When it is cold outside a nice hot bowl of awesomeness to ward off the bitter cold is definitely a good thing. And I have the perfect pot of awesomeness that I think you and your family will absolutely love. Try our Chicken Chili with Barley. This recipe is a great way to change upRead More

Easy Chicken Collezione Soup- This chicken soup recipe is a new take on an old classic. Enjoy a warm bowl with fresh vegetables and orrechiette noodles.

Easy Chicken Collezione Soup

January 14, 2016 by D Durand 2 Comments

It is the middle of winter and the these days are made for plenty of hot bowls of delicious soul-satisfying soups. I have a quick no fuss chicken soup perfect for 1 or two  in need of little FLC (Food Loving Care). It is different take on the old school chicken soup classic. While most ofRead More

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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