Combine 8 1/2 cups water and 1/4 cup margarine in a large saucepan or kettle and bring to a boil. Slowly stir in entire bag of soup mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and soup has thickened. Options: add 1 to 2 cups diced ham, sliced hotdogs or Polish sausage during last 10 minutes of cooking. Could also add a large can of drained, diced tomatoes. Or top bowls with cooked, crumbled bacon before serving.

In a large saucepan or kettle, combine 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken, 5 1/2 cups water, 4 cups milk, and 1/4 cup margarine. Heat until margarine melts, but DO NOT BOIL. Slowly stir in entire amount of soup mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender and soup has thickened. Garnish individual bowls with additional Parmesan cheese, if desired. Optional: may add can of drained, sliced mushrooms.

Combine 2 cups cooked, cubed chicken, 6 cups water, 2 cups milk, and 1/4 cup margarine in a large sauce pan or kettle. Heat slowly until margaine melts, but DO NOT BOIL. Slowly stir in entire bag of soup mix. Reduce heat to low and simmer approx. 30-40 minutes. stirring occasionally. OPTIONAL: Serve over a fresh baked biscuit. (Great leftover idea "Chicken Ala King")

In a large kettle, bring 7 cups water to a boil. Add entire amount of soup mix and 3 cups diced, cooked chicken, sausage and/or shrimp. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for approx. 20  minutes, stirring occasionally. More water may be added for desired thickness

In a large kettle, pour in beans (not bagged seasonings). Cover with water and let soak overnight. Drain, rinse and return to kettle. Add 12 cups water, bagged seasonings and 2 - 3 cups cubed ham. Cover and simmer 2 - 3 hours or until beans are tender.

In a large kettle, pour in beans (not bagged seasonings). Cover with water and let soak overnight. Drain, rinse and return to kettle. Add 12 cups water, bagged seasonings and 2 cups ham or other desired meat. Cover and simmer 2 - 3 hours or until beans are tender

In a large pot or saucepan, bring 11 cups water and 4 tablespoons margarine to a boil. Slowly add entire amount of soup mix, using a whip or whisk to blend. Add 2 cups diced ham. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered for 30 - 45 minutes. Stir occasionally.

In a large kettle, brown 1 lb stew meat, cubed roast or ground beef. Add 8 cups water and bring to a boil. Add entire amount of soup mix, including the noodles. Reduce heat and simmer 30 - 45 minutes or until noodles are tender.

In a large kettle, combine 5-1/4 cups water, 4 cups milk and 2 tablespoons margarine. Heat slowly over low temperature until margarine melts. While stirring, slowly add entire amount of soup mix. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour. DO NOT BOIL!! Optional: Add 2 cup ham (rinse, to help remove saltiness) and/or 1-1/2 cups corn. Add last 10 minutes of simmering.

In a large kettle, bring 11 cups water and 2 tablespoons margarine to a boil. While stirring, slowly add entire amount of soup mix. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for approx. 1-1/2 to 2 hours. DO NOT BOIL!! Soup will thicken as it simmers. Add desired amount of diced ham and simmer an additional 10 - 15 minutes

Recipe for one batch: In a large kettle, brown 1-1/2# hamburger; drain and return to kettle. Add 8 cups water, 1-1/4 cup soup mix, one 15 oz. can of diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup ketchup, 1 tablespoon yellow mustard, and 1/3 cup finely diced dill pickle. Simmer for 45 - 60 minutes. Optional: for a richer cheese flavor, add 1 cup cubed Velveeta during cooking OR garnish with shredded cheese.