How to Make Soup and Sandwiches Like Grandma Made

Busy days call for quick yet healthy meals. Down through the generations we have often turned to soup and/or sandwiches for quick hearty meals. One of my favorite sandwiches is a fake "ham salad." This salad is made with bologna rather than ham but it tastes so good. Or if you prefer, you can use this recipe substituting ham for the bologna. Having a large family get-together or other occasion requiring lots of food? Try these baked hamburgers for a crowd. Stick them in the oven and go on about your other tasks or just visiting with family and friends. Broccoli-Potato Soup is easy and delicious.

FOOLED YOU HAM SALAD SANDWICHES
This recipe is a favorite from my Hoosier childhood.

1 lb bologna
1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
1 cup mayonnaise-style salad dressing
1/2 dozen boiled eggs, finely chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped onion

Grind or finely chop the bologna. In a large bowl, combine the bologna, pickle relish, and onions. Add the salad dressing and eggs. Stir to combine well. This makes a great sandwich served on bread or split rolls with lettuce leaves. You can also enjoy a scoop of this salad on a lettuce leaf and some tasty crackers on the side.

BAKED HAMBURGERS FOR A CROWD
This is another old recipe from my Southern Indiana heritage.

4 cups catsup
1 cup chopped onion
1 tbsp pepper
1/4 cup vinegar
2 cups tomato juice
1 tbsp garlic powder
1/2 cup prepared mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar
10 lb lean hamburger

Make the hamburger into about 40 quarter pound patties. Brown in skillet but do not cook thoroughly.

In a large saucepan combine the catsup, onion, pepper, vinegar, tomato juice, garlic powder, prepared mustard, and brown sugar. Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally. Add a little water if the mixture gets too thick.

In a large baking dish or pan put a layer of the meat patties over the bottom. Pour some of the sauce over each of the patties. Make another layer of patties, pour sauce over them. Repeat until you have all the patties in the pan and covered with the sauce. Pour any remaining sauce over all. Place in a 325 degree oven and bake about an hour.

Serve on your favorite buns with everyone's favorite condiments.

BROCCOLI-POTATO SOUP

1 box frozen chopped broccoli
1 medium potato, diced
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 cup milk + more as needed
1 tbsp butter
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper

Cook the broccoli and potato in enough water to cover, until tender. In a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch and milk until smooth. Add the butter, salt, and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until thick and smooth. Add the broccoli and potatoes and about 1 more cup of milk. (Add milk until soup is of the desired consistency.) Cook gently until additional milk is heated through.

Enjoy!

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