15 Forgotten One-Pot Suppers for Seniors Living Alone (Under $2 a Plate)

Edith's cookbook: 376 recipes for one or two people, $17.99 one-time, no subscription, 7-day money-back guarantee: grandmaedithcooks.com 15 forgotten one-pot suppers for seniors living alone, every one under $2 a plate. One pot, one thing to wash, and most of them feed you for three or four nights. All 15, written out: • #15 Butter potato and onion soup: 3 potatoes (diced small), 1 onion, 2 tbsp butter, water to cover, salt. Simmer 25 min, mash half. • #14 Cabbage, sausage and potatoes: 4 small potatoes (bottom), ½ head cabbage in wedges, 1 ring smoked sausage in coins, 1 cup water. Lid on, medium-low, 40 min. • #13 Tomato and rice soup: 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes, 4 cups broth, ½ cup rice, pinch of sugar. Simmer 20 min. • #12 Ham hock and white bean soup: 1 lb navy beans (soaked overnight), 1 ham hock, 1 onion, 1 carrot, water 2 in. above. Simmer 2½–3 hrs. Salt at the end. • #11 Chicken thighs and rice: 4 bone-in thighs, 1 cup rice, 2 cups broth, 1 onion. Brown skin-down 6 min; lid on, lowest heat 25 min; 165°F. • #10 Lentil and sausage stew: 1 cup lentils, ½ ring smoked sausage, 1 carrot, 1 onion, 4 cups broth; simmer 30 min; add 1 can diced tomatoes, 10 min more. • #9 Half-pound hamburger goulash: ½ lb ground beef, 1 onion, 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce, 2 cups water, 1 tsp paprika, 2 cups dry elbow macaroni. Low 12 min. • #8 Creamy chicken and noodles: 2 bone-in thighs, 1 carton (32 oz) broth, 3 cups egg noodles, 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, 2 oz cream cheese. Thighs 25 min; noodles 8 min. • #7 Split pea soup: 1 lb split peas, 1 onion, 1 carrot, ham bone or 1 cup diced ham, 8 cups water. Low 90 min, stir the bottom every 15 min. • #6 Black-eyed peas and greens: 1 lb black-eyed peas (quick-soaked), 1 smoked turkey wing or ham hock, 1 onion, water to cover; about 1 hr. Add 1 bag frozen greens for the last 20 min, 1 tbsp vinegar at the end. • #5 Hamburger potato soup: ½ lb ground beef, 1 onion, 3 potatoes, 1 carrot, 4 cups broth, 2 slices American cheese. 20 min; cheese off the heat. • #4 Check-day chicken and dumplings: 2 bone-in thighs, 1 carton (32 oz) broth, 1 onion, 1 celery stalk; 30 min; 165°F. 1 tube refrigerated biscuits torn in quarters, lid on 15 min, no peeking. • #3 Clean-out-the-refrigerator vegetable soup: about 4 cups mixed vegetables, 1 can diced tomatoes, 4 cups broth, Parmesan rind, small handful of pasta. 20 min, soft vegetables last 5. • #2 Poor man's chili: ½ lb ground beef, 1 onion, 2 tbsp chili powder (toasted 1 min), 2 cans beans with liquid, 1 can tomatoes, 1 cup water. Low 30 min. • #1 Wash-day red beans: 1 lb red kidney beans (soaked overnight), 1 ring smoked sausage, 1 onion, 1 green pepper, 1 celery stalk, 2 bay leaves, water 2 in. above. Boil hard 10 min, then lid on in a 275°F oven about 4 hrs. Safety notes • Red kidney beans must boil hard for 10 full minutes before low cooking. • Chicken is done at 165°F. A thermometer is the only sure test. • Cool leftovers within 2 hours and store them in shallow containers. • If you have diabetes, kidney disease, a low-sodium diet or other dietary needs, follow your healthcare team's advice. #onepotmeals #seniorcooking #cookingforone #budgetmeals #grandmarecipes