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Potato Soup

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Potato Soup

Very hearty and delicious soup to satisfy the most ravenous appetite.

1 cup sliced celery

½ cup chopped onion

4 potatoes

2 carrots

1 cup sliced green beans

2 tablespoons flour

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup milk

½ teaspoon dried thyme

fresh parsley

salt and pepper to taste

1 tablespoon oil

Peel the potato and dice. Slice onion. Saute celery, onion, carrot on the pan with oil until onion is tender. Stir in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes. Gradually add broth stirring until the mixture comes to a boil. Add potatoes; cover and simmer 25 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Puree 2 cups in blender and return to kettle. Add milk and beans and cook until green beans is soft. Add spices and garnish with parsley.

Easy Spring Salad

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Easy Spring Salad

1 head lettuce or iceberg salad

1 cup fresh spinach leaves

1 red apple

1 green and red pepper

1 celery stalk

1 cucumber

1-2 tomatoes

1 red onion

1 can of corn

Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Dressing:

½ cup mayonnaise

½ cup plan yogurt or sour cream

Freshly ground pepper and salt to taste

2 tablespoons chopped herbs: parsley, marjoram , thyme

Wash and dry lettuce and spinach. Red onion slice thinly and separate into rings. Cut veggies into small squares. Mix all salad ingredients together. Prepare dressing in a separate bowl. Cover and chill till serving time. Just before serving pour dressing over salad and toss to combine. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Note: For sharper taste add 2-3 cloves crushed garlic for dressing.