Deceptive Creamy Butternut squash soup

* Nonstick cooking spray
* 1 small onion, chopped
* 1 clove garlic, cut in half
* 3.5 low-sodium vegetable broth
* 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and chopped
* 1/2 cup cauliflower puree
* 1 1/2 cups butternut squash puree
* 1 cup skim milk
* 1/2 tsp salt
* 1/4 cup shredded fat free cheddar cheese

Directions

* Coat a large pot with cooking spray and set it over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add the onion and the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is soft but not brown, 5-6 minutes. (Be careful not to burn the garlic!)
* Add the broth and potatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the potatoes are tender, 20-25 minutes.
* Carefully spoon the mixture into a blender or food processor and add the vegetable purees, milk, and salt; puree until smooth. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle with cheese.

Chicken Noodle Soup

5 Cups of Chicken Broth
1 cup carrots
1 cup celery
1 cup potatoes
1/2 cup onions
Chicken
Chicken Gravy mix
egg noodles

Saute onions in butter. Add chicken broth, carrots, celery, potatoes and chicken...simmer until tender. Add egg noodles until barely soft (al dente) stir in 1-2 Tbs. of chicken gravy mix. Enjoy!

Moroccan Stew

2 quarts smashed fresh tomatoes
1 can tomato sauce
1 quart water
1/2-1 cup onion
2 cups frozen green beans
(2) 12 oz cans of artichoke hearts
1 small can sliced black olives
frozen okra
2-3 cloves garlic
lots of black pepper to taste

*saute onions in olive oil, and add to mixture
*drain artichokes, break into small pieces while it cooks

Corn Chowder

1 medium onion, diced
1 can chicken broth
2 cups water
2 large potatoes
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1 can corn (drained)
1 cup milk
1/4 cup flour

* Saute onion in some butter. Add broth, water, potatoes and bring to a boil. Then simmer, covered for 15 minutes. Add salt and pepper, corn and 3/4 cup of the milk.

*Combine flour and remaining milk in a separate bowl, stir until smooth---then add to the soup mixture.

Peasant Soup

Bring 2 quarts of water and four beef bouillon cubes to a boil.

Then add:
1 lb. cooked ground beef
1 cup onions
1 cup diced potatoes
1 cup sliced carrots
1/4 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 can of diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1/4 cup uncooked rice
1/4 cup uncooked barley

Simmer on medium heat until vegetables are tender. Serve immedietaly.