vegetable cheese chowder

3 c. chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 c. cubed potatoes
1/2 c. chopped carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/4 c. margarine or butter
2 c. milk
1/2 c. flour
2 c. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar
Dash pepper
1 T. minced parsley

Bring chicken broth to boil in large soup pot. Add veggies and butter. Cover and cook until veggies are jsut tender (15-20 min.) Combine mild and flour and use as thickening. Add cheese, pepper and parsley. Stir until thickened and cheese is melted. (Can double veggies if desired, I usually do.)

tomato artichoke soup

4 tbsp. butter
1 large onion, chopped
1 tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 t. dried thyme
1 15 oz. can artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
1 28 oz. can chopped tomatoes with juice
4 c. chicken broth
2 15 oz. cans white beans (optional)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 c. sour cream

In large saucepan, heat butter and saute the onion for 5 min. Add garlic and thyme, saute 1 min. more. Add remaining ingredients except sour cream. Cover, simmer for 30 min. Add sour cream. (Extra broth may be added if juices cook out.)

*Sue and Steph both got full batches, I split one between Carrie and Jodi. Let me know if you guys got enough!

Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

2 tsp. chicken bouillon
3 c. chicken broth
2 c. chopped carrots
2 c. chopped celery
3/4 c. chopped onion
2 1/2 oz. (about 4 cups cooked) egg noodles, cooked
2 cans cream of chicken soup
1/4 c. evaporated milk of 1/2 c. whole milk
2 c. diced cooked chicken

Heat chicken broth and boullion together. Add carrots, celery, onions and simmer until vegetables are tender. Add cream of chicken soup and milk. Thicken if needed, then add chicken and noodles and heat through. Salt and pepper to taste. Makes about 2 1/2 qt. or 10 one cup servings.

(Another from Connie Watts in the ward cookbook. Nothing fancy, but a good old standby!)

Hearty Veggie Soup

2 14 1/2 oz. cans vegetable broth
1 large tomato, chopped
1 med. onion, chopped
2 lg. carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, sliced
1 clove garlic, chopped
2 T. chopped parsley
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. black pepper
1/2 c. uncooked macaroni
1 15 oz. can kidney beans, drained
1 c. cut green beans
1 zucchini, cut in 1/2 inch slices

In a large soup pot, combine broth, tomato, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 min. Add macaroni, beans and zucchini. Simmer for an additional 20 minutes.