Recipes by Arlene

Add a few ingredients to a potato mix and, in 30 minutes, serve a hearty soup.

• 4 cups water
• 1 cup shredded cabbage
• 1 cup finely chopped Canadian bacon (4½ oz.)
• 2 large carrots, thinly sliced (1½ cups)
• 1 5.25- to 5.5-oz. package dry au  gratin potato mix
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 cup frozen cut green beans

In a 4-quart Dutch oven, combine the water, cabbage, Canadian bacon, carrots and the dry potato mix. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes. Combine the milk and cornstarch; add to soup along with frozen beans. Simmer, covered, for 10 to 15 minutes more or until beans are tender. Makes 4 to 6 main-dish servings.