MACARONI SOUP

Ingredients:

2 cups shell macaroni, boiled
1 cup vegemeat, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup spring onions, cut into 2"
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 clove garlic, minced
3-4 cups water
Salt to taste

• Saute garlic until golden brown. Set aside.
• Boil water then add vegemeat and egg. Boil for 3 minutes.
• Add the macaroni, spring onions, and evaporated milk.
• Season with salt.
• Remove from fire then add the sauteed garlic and its oil.
• Serve.

(Source: Cooking Smart by B.M. Varona and D.A. Varona)

CREAMY CORN SOUP

Ingredients:

3 cups whole kernel corn, canned or boiled
2 eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons cream of corn powder
1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup evaporated milk
4 cups water
Salt to taste

• Dilute cream of corn powder and cornstarch in 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
• Boil 3 1/2 cups water.
• Add all ingredients.
• Stir in diluted cream of corn powder-cornstarch mixture.
• Bring to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Water may be added if a thinner soup is desired.