Place-Kickers Potato Chowder

Football fans will love this delicious vegetarian soup. Great for company or for a tailgate party, it's also perfect for free-agent fare as a simple supper on a chilly night.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon margarine
cup chopped onion
2 cans (10.75 oz. each) Cream of Potato condensed soup
2 cups milk
1 cup light cream (or half-and-half)
2 cans julienne carrots (Do not drain.)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:

In large soup kettle, melt margarine. Add onion, and cook till tender, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.

Stir in soup, milk, and cream until well-mixed.

Add carrots, including their liquid. Toss in parsley.

Heat slowly, stirring often.

Top with cooked bacon crumbles, if desired.

If desired, you can add 2 cans of corn, 2 cups of boneless chicken, ham, or tuna (cooked and diced) for a heartier meal.