Harvest Hamburger Soup

**1 cup serving 5 points

2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion chopped
10 cups water
10 teaspoons beef base
2 cans diced tomatoes
4 Tbsp. sugar
2 cans corn
4 carrots, peeled and sliced
8 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 teaspoons taco seasoning
salt and pepper to taste

Brown ground beef and onion. In a large pot combine all ingredients and cook uncovered until vegetables are tender.

Taco Soup

15 servings *1 point per 1 cup serving

1 large onion chopped
package taco seasoning
2 cups corn
1 can fat free chicken broth
1 can black beans, un-drained
1 can great northern beans, un-drained
1 can fat free re-fried beans
1 can diced tomatoes
1 can spicy diced tomatoes w/chilies or something

simmer for 30-40 minutes
can top with cheese, sour cream, chips and other things (if counting points add these in)

Clam Chowder- Aunt Lila's

12 servings ***5 points for 1 cup serving

1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped celery
3 cups diced raw potatoes, peeled
1 Tbsp. salt
2 cans minced clams with juice (I only use one can)

White sauce:
3/4 cup margarine
3/4 cup flour
3 cups milk
1 cup evaporated milk

In a large stew pot, combine vegetables, salt, and clams. Cover with water and boil until tender. In a separate saucepan, prepare white sauce and cook until thick. Combine white sauce and vegetable mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Add a dash of cider vinegar to taste (very, very important).