Calculate your savings in preparing a simple soup supper ( soup and bread only) and experiencing what others are experiencing all over the city in "Soup Kitchens", and by simply eating less.

Here are the costs for some fairly common meals a family might enjoy:

• Meatloaf, potatoes, peas and chocolate chip cookies--family of 8:  $21
• Spaghetti and meatballs, salad and ice cream --for family of 6:  $25
• Steak, french fries, broccoli and pie--for a family of 4:  $26
• Roast chicken, green beans, potatoes, salad, ice cream--for a family of 6: $29
• McDonald's meal for family of 6 ( 3 Big Macs, 6 fries, 3 grilled chicken sandwiches, 6 soft drinks and 6 desserts):  $47
• Typical bill for family of 4 at a nice restaurant with a bottle of wine for the adults: $125

Many of the soups listed in the recipe section cost as little as $5 to $7 to make, and feed a good sized crew a bowl or two of soup.

Again remember, we are preparing simple soup suppers.... and eating simply.