Aunt Karen's Cream of Carrot Soup

2 lengths farmer's sausage, cut into large pieces
8 bay leaves
1 tbsp pepper kernels
6 star aniseed
water

Once sausage is cooked, pull it out and toss into food processor so it's in tiny pieces.

Add:
2 - 3 large onions
3/4 ice cream pail cubed potatoes
2L or more sliced carrots
1 tsp salt

When carrots are done, add:
1/2 cup chicken soup base
1/4 cup parsley flakes
2 tsp salt

Base for all cream soups:
1-1/2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups whipping cream
1 cup flour
Add to soup.

Cindy H's Hamburger Soup

1/2 lb ground beef
2 tsp beef soup base
1/2 c onion, chopped
1/2 c carrot, chopped
1/2 c celery, chopped
1 pint tomatoes, mashed up
1 bay leaf
2 tsp pepper
6 cups water
Salt to taste
1 cup macaroni

In large frying pan, brown ground beef. Add onion and beef soup base. Add all ingredients to soup pot except macaroni (including ground beef mixture). Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45 minutes. Rinse macaroni with hot water and add to the soup. Cook 15 minutes longer. Serve and enjoy!

(If making double recipe, use the big big pot, not just the big one.)

Taco Soup

1 lb ground beef, cooked and crumbled
1/2 cup onion
20 oz can chopped tomato
1 can kidney beans with the juice
14 oz can corn with the juice
8 oz can tomato paste
1 pkg taco seasoning
1 – 2 cups water
Salt and pepper to taste

You can either cook it in a slow cooker on low for 4 – 6 hours, or cook it on the stovetop. Top your bowl with crushed taco chips and cheese.

This is one of my favorite recipes, courtesy of Amanda!