HI MARILYN,  WE ARE AROUND THE SAME AGE

I USED TO MAKE THIS WHEN MY FAMILY WAS STILL HOME

CUT UP POTATOE and carrott   1 FOR EACH PERSON

cut up onion

boil these in water like you were making mashed potates.,

when tender, pour off half the water and add a can of carnation.,

depends on how many veg. you use,  if you need more use whole milk,or left over juice,

you can use can minced clams if you cant buy fresh.  or its a last minute meal.  1 or 2 cans ( depends if you like clams or the taste of them in a soup,

put it all in one pot and cool slowley, for 1/2  to 1 hour.  add salt & pepper and butter like mash potatoes.  .  its even better after its in the refrigator all nite, like chilie and potatoe soup gets, nice and thick.

 have fun eating

god bless and take care of yourself

nanadee