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Old-fashion Super Hamburger Soup and Fruity Cantaloupe for a Healthy, Quick and Easy Meal

This recipe, from my vintage collection I received from my mother"s estate, В was in an old newspaper column at the first of a year. It was in a column about dieting and eating better in the new year.В  It makes a good soup for anytime of the year but especially on cool or cold days when you want to be warmed from the inside out.В  Serve with a crusty whole grain bread, if desired.В  The fruity stuffed cantaloupe recipe below is perfect for a light dessert or for a breakfast treat. SUPER HAMBURGER SOUP 1 lb lean hamburger 2/3 cup diced celery 1 bay leaf, crushed dash of cayenne pepper 1 cup diced onions 1 cup shredded cabbage 1/2 tsp thyme 1 1/2-quarts water 1/2 cup cubed raw potato 8-oz can tomato sauce 2 tsp salt 1/2 cup frozen peas 1 cup sliced carrots 1/4 cup raw rice 2 beef bouillon cubes Brown hamburger and onion in Pam sprayed soup pot. Brain off all fat. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, cabbage, water and tomato sauce. Bring to a boil. Add remaining ingredients, except peas. Cover and simmer 50 minutes. Add peas and cook another 5 to 10 minutes. Put into soup bowls and sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese. Makes 6 servings of about 200 calories each. To continue on a light and healthy theme, here is a delightful fruit dessert. FRUITY CANTALOUPE 1 large cantaloupe 1 cup fresh strawberry halves 1/4 cup blueberries 1/4 cup chunked kiwi (peeled) 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sugar Cut cantaloupe in half and remove seeds. Prick cavity with fork. Combine remaining ingredients, toss, and spoon into cantaloupe halves.

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