1/3 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. shredded carrots
1 tbsp. butter
1 can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
1 (4 oz.) can mushroom pieces
2 1/2 soup cans of water
Sprinkle of pepper (no salt)
4 c. wide noodles, uncooked
1 c. chopped fresh broccoli
Grated Parmesan cheese

In a large skillet cook onion and carrot in butter over medium heat until tender. (Can take shortcut with microwave.) Stir in soup, mushrooms, water, and pepper. Bring to a boil and stir in uncooked noodles. Return to boiling; reduce heat, cover and simmer about 15 minutes. Add broccoli and cook 10 minutes until broccoli and noodles are tender, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle cheese on top when done. Slices of American or Swiss may be substituted for Parmesan. Recipe may be doubled or made ahead. Serves 4 main or 8 side dishes.