Hearty Vegetable Chowder

Submitted by: Admin on 06/27/2007

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Rating

High in protein, this delicious chowder makes a satisfying luncheon or supper dish.

Ingredients

2 small leeks or 1 medium onion, sliced
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine
2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. EACH dried thyme and basil leaves
2 vegetarian-style bouillon cubes
2 cups water
1 can (16 oz ) stewed tomatoes, mashed with fork
1/2 cup diagonally sliced celery
2 small white potatoes, peeled and diced (1 cup)
1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
1 can (13 1/2 oz.) golden butter beans or 1 cup cooked, dried, large lima beans
1 can (13 oz.) evaporated milk
Black pepper

Directions

Saute leeks in butter until tender in large saucepan or Dutch oven. Stir in flour and herbs.

Add bouillon cubes, water, tomatoes, celery and white and sweet potatoes.

Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer 15 to 20 min. or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in butter beans and milk. Heat well. Add black pepper to taste and serve.