Corn Chowder

About 5-6 servings
Easy to double

1/2 # bacon, cut into 1 in. pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 T flour
4 cups milk
1 can creamed corn
2-3 potatoes, cubed
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. pepper

Fry bacon pieces. Remove bacon, and reserve 4 T drippings. Saute onion and celery in drippings. Remove from heat and stir in flour. Pour in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium or lower; add bacon and all other ingredients. Stir often to prevent scorching. Cook until potatoes are soft.

~V.L.S.

Hamburger Soup

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 c. onion

1 c. celery, sliced

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 c. carrots, sliced

1/4 tsp. oregano

1/4 tsp. basil

3 c. boiling water

1 (8 oz.) can tomato sauce
1 beef bouilion cube
1 T. soy sauce

1 can black or kidney beans

2-3 red potatoes

Brown ground beef and onion. Add the remaining ingredients. Cook on medium heat till veggies are tender, about 30 minutes.

Sprinkle with fresh grated parmesan in desired.

V.L.S.