-=> Ruth Haffly wrote to Sean Dennis <=-

 RH> It's a good meal on a budget, especially popular with kids. I'm
 RH> thinking another reason we probably didn't have it as us kids grew up
 RH> is that we'd probably want 2 dogs each, adding to the expense. Dad
 RH> insisted on mashed potatoes (almost) every night for supper but I think
 RH> having them for lunch also would have been a bit much. I never fixed it
 RH> for my girls/Steve because we didn't do a lot of mashed potatoes. Most
 RH> often if we have potatoes, they're baked, or maybe fried or boiled (in
 RH> potato salad).

I usually will have potatoes with dinner with meat and a veggie.  Only other
time I have potatoes withbreakfast as hash browns.  I pr3f3er all-beef hot
dogs which are a bit spendy these days.

 RH> Looks quick and easy. I did a basic tuna and noodles a couple of months
 RH> ago, first time in some years. Usually I add peas and mushrooms to the
 RH> basic tuna, noodles and CoM soup--stretches it a bit and makes it a one
 RH> dish meal.

It is tasty.  Might make it tonight for dinner.

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      Title: Houston's Canadian Cheese Soup
 Categories: Soups, Cake mix
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
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    1/2 c  Margarine
      1 c  Carrots; 1/8" cube
    1/2 c  Celery; 1/8" cube
      3 c  Chicken broth
      3 c  Half-and-half
      2 lb Velveeta cheese; sm. cubes
      1 tb Fresh parsley; chop fine
           Diced tomatoes; or
           Diced jalapeno chilies as;
           -garnish (opt)
 
  Melt the margarine in a Dutch oven. Add the carrots, onions and
  celery all at once and sautAc until soft but not brown. Add flour and
  stir to combine. Cook until mixture begins to turn a light-brown
  color. Over medium high heat, add the chicken broth a little at a
  time. Stir and continue to cook and stir with a whisk until a thick
  base if formed. Add half and half being careful not to let it boil.
  Add cheese, stirring until melted. Just before serving add parsley.
  Garnish with diced tomatoes and jalapenos, if desired. Source:
  Houston's Restaurant Posted to EAT-L Digest 26 Sep 96
  
  Date:    Fri, 27 Sep 1996 07:52:28 -0400
  
  From:    Lilia Prescod 
 
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-- Sean

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