7 Nearly-Scratch Cooking Helpers

Impress family and friends (and save time!) with your “almost” homemade meals

soup's on

Preservative-free and 100 percent vegetarian, these kettle-cooked soups are delicious on their own, but add chicken or tofu to the Thai Coconut or cooked rice to the Tuscan Tomato for a different meal experience. Happy Planet Fresh Soups, 6 varieties, $6 each, Happy Planet.