--- title: From the Pantry to your Table description: The holidays are accompanied by cooking, which uses a lot of energy. Learn how you can cut down your usage during one of the busiest times of the year. image: https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_272475141_Preview.jpeg --- - Electric or Gas Emergency? - Call [210-353-4357](tel:210-353-4357) - Billing or Service Questions? - Call [210-353-2222](tel:210-353-2222) ![CPS_Energy_Logo_Four-Color_Reversed-Out_CPS](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/CPS_Energy_Logo_Four-Color_Reversed-Out_CPS.png?width=150&name=CPS_Energy_Logo_Four-Color_Reversed-Out_CPS.png) Español |  Questions? Call (210) 353-2728 ![SaveNow_Quarterly_Newsletter_Elements_Banner.png](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Newsletter%20Assets/SaveNow_Quarterly_Newsletter_Elements_Banner.png?width=1000&name=SaveNow_Quarterly_Newsletter_Elements_Banner.png "SaveNow_Quarterly_Newsletter_Elements_Banner.png") ## From the Pantry to your Table As we continue to spend more time at home in the coming weeks, we may be finding ourselves cooking more often than usual. We may also find that our pantries are better stocked than they have been in recent months. The following recipe is healthy, kid-friendly and easy to put together with items that you likely already have on hand.  [Vegetable and Star Soup![AdobeStock_272475141](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_272475141.png?width=211&name=AdobeStock_272475141.png)](https://www.eatright.org/food/planning-and-prep/recipes/vegetable-and-stars-soup-recipe) Ingredients 1½ cups tomato juice 2 cups low-sodium broth (vegetable or chicken) ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning 1 large garlic cloves, finely minced 2 cups frozen vegetable blend (carrots, peas, green beans) 6 ounces stellini star-shaped pasta 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Direction *Before you begin: Wash your hands.* 1. Bring tomato juice, broth, Italian seasonings and garlic clove to a boil. 2. Add in the frozen vegetables and stellini pasta. Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes until pasta is cooked and soup has thickened slightly. 3. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and serve. Nutrition Information Serving size: 1¼ cup *Serves 4* Calories: 250; Total fat: 2g; Saturated fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 3mg; Sodium: 736mg; Carbohydrate: 44g; Fiber: 7g; Sugars: 4g; Protein: 12g; Potassium: N/A; Phosphorus: N/A While you're getting cozy with this bowl of soup, check out other ways to improve the overall comfort of your home with energy-saving opportunities from the Save*Now* programs. Call **(210) 353-2SAV (2728)** or visit **[residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/home](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/home)**. ### Recent Articles ### Articles By Month - [October 2017 (6)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2017/10) - [August 2019 (6)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2019/08) - [April 2018 (5)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2018/04) - [July 2018 (5)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2018/07) - [July 2017 (4)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2017/07) - [April 2019 (4)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2019/04) - [January 2018 (3)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2018/01) - [August 2018 (3)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2018/08) - [November 2018 (3)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2018/11) - [December 2019 (3)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2019/12) - [December 2018 (1)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2018/12) - [April 2020 (1)](https://residential.savenow.cpsenergy.com/newsletter/archive/2020/04) see all ### [About CPS Energy](https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/about-us.html) - [Who We Are](https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/about-us/who-we-are.html) - [Community](https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/about-us/community.html) - [Environment](https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/about-us/environment.html) - [Work With Us](https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/work-with-us.html) - [Newsroom](https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/about-us/blog.html) ### [Privacy Policy](https://www.cpsenergy.com/en/footers/privacy-policies.html) ### Contact Us Casa Verde Programs: (210) 353-2272 Electric or Gas Emergency? Call 210-353-HELP (4357) Billing or Service Questions? Call 210-353-2222 ### [CPS Energy](http://www.cpsenergy.com) - [CPS Energy Homepage](http://www.cpsenergy.com) Copyright © 2026,  Franklin Energy. All Rights Reserved The Casa Verde Weatherizationprogram is administered by [Franklin Energy Services, LLC](https://www.franklinenergy.com) on behalf of CPS Energy.