Nana's Minestrone

1 Cup Cooked Macaroni
1 tsp Olive Oil
1/4 lb Bacon, chopped
1 tsp Parsley, chopped
1/2 Clove Garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp Salt
1/2 tsp Pepper
1 T Tomato Paste
2 Stalks Celery, chopped
2 Carrots, sliced
2 Potatoes, chunked
1 Can Kidney Beans
1 Can Chick Peas
1.5 Quart Chicken Stock
1/2 Cup Water

- Brown oil, bacon, garlic, parsley, salt and pepper
- Add tomato paste diluted with one cup water
- Simmer 5 minutes
- Add vegetables and stock
- Boil gently 45 minutes
- Add cooked macaroni
- Cook 10 minutes

Nana's Iowa Corn Chowder

8 Slices Bacon
3-4 Chicken Breasts, chunked
2 Stalks Celery, chopped
1 Small or 1/2 Large Onion, chopped
3 Potatoes, chunked
1 Lg Container Chicken Stock
1 Bag Frozen Corn
1 Cup Heavy Cream
8-10 Oz Water

- Brown Bacon in a large stockpot, remove when crispy
- Brown Chicken, Celery, Onion in bacon seasoned pot
- Drain
- Add Stock, Water, Potatoes, Corn
- Cook 30 minutes
- Add Heavy Cream and Bacon and cook for additional 5-10 minutes

Kiki's Chowder

For a Large Crock Pot

4 Cans Condensed Snow's Chowder
4 Cans Minced Clams
at least 2 Cans Fat Free Half and Half
at least 2 Cans Whole Milk
2 Heaping T Minced Garlic
1/2 Stick Butter

Pepper
Oyster Crackers

Optional: Minced Potatoes

Start Early and On Low.