Macaroni Soup (Italian Style)

Put 4 sticks of macaroni into a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 onion. Boil until the macaroni is tender; when done drain and pour over it 2 qts. of good broth, beef, chicken, etc. Place the pan on the fire to simmer for about 10 minutes. Add a little grated Parmesan cheese and serve. - Mrs. E. D. Kelley, Winnetka, 111.

Variation I

Break 4 slices of macaroni into small pieces about 1 inch long. Put them into boiling water and let them cook for 25 minutes. Strain and put them into the soup tureen and pour over 1 1/2 pts. of boiling bouillon. Serve with this grated Swiss or Parmesan cheese on a separate dish. - Mrs. Robert Randall, 908 S. 8th Ave., Maywood, 111.

Macaroni Soup With Stock Unthickened

1 qt. stock, seasonings, 1/4 cup macaroni, cut in 1/2-inch pieces. Cook macaroni until tender in boiling salted water, add to seasoned stock. - Mrs. Frank Mullins, Franklin, 111.