Month: March 2008

2 T. butter or margarine
1 large carrot, peeled, sliced or chopped
2 ribs celery, sliced 1/4″ thick
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 to 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves
2 qts. chicken broth, canned or homemade
3 C. cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
2 C. (3 oz.) noodles (I use homemade-style noodles, or you could make your own)
Salt and pepper to taste

Melt the butter in soup pot. Add celery, onions and carrots; salt and pepper. Cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the thyme, broth and chicken meat. Bring the soup to a boiL reduce the heat, and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 10 to 15 minutes. Return soup to boiling; add noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Stir in the parsley and salt and pepper to taste.

Makes approximately 8 servings.

1 lb. ground beef
4 C. water
1 can diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium carrots, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 C. celery, chopped
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. dried oregano
1 C. cut fresh or frozen green beans

In a large saucepan, brown beef; drain. Add the next 10 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add beans. Cover and simmer 15 minuets longer or until beans are tender.

Makes 2 quarts.