Clam Chowder

From G.L.

Ingredients:
3-4 cans minced clams
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups chopped potatoes
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp sugar
dash of pepper
¾ cup melted butter
¾ cups flour
4 cups of milk

Directions:
Cover first 4 ingredients with water and add the salt, sugar, and pepper. Cook until veggies are soft. Do not drain. Mix butter with flour. Add this paste mixture to soup. Stir well. Add milk. Slowly bring to a boil to thicken, cooking for about 5 minutes or so. Let cool before serving.

Chunky Potato Soup

Ammon's recipe

Ingredients:
6-7 small potatoes, cubed
2 ½ cups water
¼ to ½ stick butter
4 tsp chicken bullion
¼ tsp pepper
2 Tbsp dried onion or 1 small onion, cut finely
2 tsp sugar
2 tsp garlic powder
½ can corn
1 package soup mix (optional. You can substitute this with 1 Tbsp flour, 1 tsp bullion, and 1 tsp onion powder)
4-5 Tbsp flour (mix in a cup with a little bit of water before adding to soup to prevent lumps)
1 cup milk

Directions:
Put everything but the last four ingredients into a large pot and boil. Boil approximately 15 minutes, then add corn. After potatoes are soft, add milk, soup mix, and flour mixture. Bring to a boil again for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Let sit for a few minutes before serving. Makes 5-6 servings. Really yummy with cheese, bacon, and chives on top!

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

From N.S.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 cup chopped onion
3-4 cups milk
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 cups diced carrots
3 cups chicken - cut into 1 inch squares
2 cups egg noodles
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Melt butter in 5-quart saucepan. Stir in flour and onion. Cook, stirring until bubbles, remove from heat.
Dissolve bouillon cubes in 2 cups milk by microwaving for 4 minutes, then add to saucepan. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 2 minutes.
Stir in remainder ingredients and add additional milk for desired consistency. Stir occasionally while simmering for 30 min. or until noodles, carrots and chicken are well cooked.