Hearty Italian Soup

cook together in 1t olive oil:
1 lb italian saucage

1 onion chopped

2 garlic cloves (or garlic powder)

in a pot combine:

2 cans chicken broth

1 soup can water

1 can rinsed white beans (cannellini, or great northern)

1 can stewed tomatoes 

1 cup rotini pasta

bring pot to a boil for 8 min, then add garlic,saucage,onion skillet

remove from heat and add:

1 1/2 cup baby spinach leaves

1/2 cup shredded mozzerella. 

let steam for up to 5 min and serve with crackers or dinner roll

Broccoli Cheese Soup

Boil until tender:
4 cups water
2 cups chopped potatoes
2 cups chopped carrots
2 cups chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
Add and cook until smooth:
4 chicken boullion cubes
4 cups milk
1 lb velveeta cheese
Thicken with:
1/2 c flour
1 tsp mustar powder
1/2 cup butter
Add and cook until tender:
2 cups chopped fresh broccoli
You can replace the milk with water and not add the butter for a lighter soup.  Makes 4 quarts.