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Thursday, September 5 -Spaghetti bake, green beans, and Jello.

Friday, September 6- Egg Salad sandwich, and Potato soup.

Monday, September 9- Buttermilk pancakes, sausage patty and fruit.

Tuesday, September 10- BIRTHDAY DINNER, Spare ribs, sauerkraut, fried potatoes, broccolie slaw with apples, and birthday cake.

Wednesday, September 11- Tater tot casserole, veggie, and carrot salad.

Recipe of the week: Cheeseburger Soup

Ingredients

1/2 pound ground beef

3/4 cup chopped onion

3/4 cup shredded carrots

3/4 cup chopped celery

1 teaspoon dried basil

1 teaspoon dried parsley

4 tablespoons butter

3 cups chicken broth

4 cups cubed potatoes

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups cubed Cheddar cheese

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup sour cream

Directions

In a large pot, melt 1 tablespoon butter or margarine over medium heat: cook and stir vegetables and beef , until beef is brown.

Stir in basil and parsley. Add broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until potatoes are tender, about 10-12 minutes.

Melt the remainder of butter and stir in flour. Add the milk, stirring until smooth.

Gradually add milk mixture to the soup, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer. Stir in cheese. When cheese is melted, add sour cream and heat through. Do not boil.