Cream of Chicken Soup

When I was on a modified diet, I needed to find a way to use all my recipes that had Campbell's Soup in them... Found this recipe on the internet somewhere. I even like it better than the canned soups and it comes in handy when I don't have any around!

Cream of Chicken (or anything) Soup

1 c. cold milk
2 tbls. cornstarch
1 1/2 tbls. butter
1 tsp. chicken bullion
1/2 tsp. salt
dash of pepper

Wisk milk and cornstarch in saucepan on medium heat until blended. Stir in butter, bullion, salt and pepper then heat to boil, stirring frequently. Simmer on low 1 minute till thick.

Mushroom soup - add 4 oz can mushroom pieces drained (I like to chop them a bit more)
Chicken soup - can add 1/2 c. cooked chicken pieces
Celery soup - 1/2 c. sauteed chopped celery

Yield: "1 can" of cream soup... I just add just over a cup of milk when a recipe calls for a "can" of soup and a "can" of milk.

Clam Chowder

Another recipe from my mom. I've made it for dispatch once or twice and Tracie has requested it a few times!

2 cans chopped clams, with liquid
1 cup onion, chopped (or just dehydrated minced onion)
1 cup celery, sliced
2 cups potatoes, cubed
1 cup carrots, sliced
3/4 cup butter
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 quart half & half cream
1 1/2 tsp salt
dash pepper
1/2 tsp sugar

Use large stockpot. Drain juice from clams and add to veggies. Add enough water to barely cover. Cook uncovered at medium heat until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

In large saucepan, melt butter. Add flour. Add half & half using whisk. It will thicken slightly. Add to undrained veggies. Add seasoning and heat. Will thicken more. Do not boil.