The temperatures here in Georgia have really dropped, making it great weather for hot soups. One of my favorite, easy-to-make soups is this one:

Hashbrown Potato Soup

1 small onion, diced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons butter

Saute onion and garlic in butter, in large saucepan.

1 32 ounce package frozen homestyle hashbrown - the kind that are in small cubes salt and pepper to taste 1 12 ounce can evaporated milk Optional: chopped ham, bacon pieces, chopped polish sausage Optional items to add, at the table: sour cream, grated cheese