In large soup kettle, simmer onions till translucent in 1 c water & bullion or in vegetable stock, add potatoes and several more cups of water and simmer till just tender:: do not over cook. Add corn and bay leaf and simmer for 10 minutes add spices and simmer for another 10 minutes add milk substitute and adjust water for desired consistency, bring to a light simmer, serve hot with whole wheat crackers, a big salad and a lovely baked apple for dessert Posted to fatfree digest by elle <elle@europa.com> on Nov 7, 98, converted by MM_Buster v2.0l.