HOMEMADE CREAM SOUP
1/3 c. dried milk
2 T. cornstarch
1 t. dried minced onion
1/4 t. thyme leaves
1/4 t. basil...leaves
dash pepper
1 chicken boullion cube
1-1/4 c. water.

Combine in saucepan.  Cook and stir over medium heat until thick.  This 
replaces one can of condensed soup.


SPLIT PEA SOUP
2 c. dried split peas, soaked overnight and then drained
1 c. chopped onions
2 garlic cloves
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1/3 c. chopped ham
1 bay leaf
1 t. salt
1/2 t. thyme
6 whole peppercorns
water to cover

Cook in crock pot for 6-8 hours or until done.  

CORN CHOWDER
3 slices bacon, chopped into 1/2" pieces
1/2 medium onion, chopped
4 peeled potatoes, cubed
1 c. water
2 c. DRAINED canned corn
1 can evaporated milk
3 more cups water
1-1/3 c. dry milk
2 t. salt
1/8 t. pepper (several grinds)

Slice bacon, chop onion.  Fry bacon, then add onion and fry until brown.  
Add 1 c. water and potatoes, cook until soft.  Add remaining ingredients and 
heat through.



SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SOUP
1 16 oz. can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 - 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 c. water 
1 16 oz. can tomatoes, juice and all
1 16 oz. can corn, drained
1 large onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 chopped medium pepper (cubanella or banana)
4 chicken boullion cubes
1 to 2 t. chili powder

Simmer for about an hour.


BROCCOLI SOUP

1 small onion, chopped
2 T. margarine
4-1/2 c. water
1/2 t. garlic salt
3 chicken boullion cubes
4 oz. spaghetti
1 10 oz.  pkg. frozen broccoli
1 12 oz. can evaporated milk
4 oz. (6 slices) American cheese

Saute onion in margarine.  Add water and garlic salt, heat to 
boiling.  Add boullion cubes, dissole; add spaghetti, breaking 
into 4" lengths as you put it in, bring to boiling and cook for 3 
minutes.  Then add broccoli, cook for 3 minutes.  Remove from heat 
and add milk and cheese, stir until blended.