These are just a few of the vintage books and recipes on my shelves. Half of these came from thrift stores, and the rest were handed down to me from my mother and mother-in-law:

( FOURTEEN photos behind the cut! )

Here are a couple of soup recipes from "Food That Really Schmecks (1968).  Both sound yummy...I love white beans & onions.  I have only ever had French Onion Soup...but I have had creamed onions & they were delish.

Ham And Vegetable Soup
1 lb dried navy or soup beans                                               2 cups canned or fresh tomatoes
4 cups ( Read more... )