Garden Chowder

Ingredients

 * 1 cup chopped broccoli
 * 1 cup chopped cauliflower
 * 1 cup diced zucchini
 * 1 cup diced onion
 * 1 cup diced potato
 * 1 cup diced carrots
 * ½ cup chopped green pepper (optional)
 * ¼ cup margarine (melted)
 * 3 cups water
 * 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon pepper
 * ½ cup flour
 * 2 cups milk
 * 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
 * 2 cups shredded cheese

Directions

 * 1) Place all vegetables in Dutch oven or soup pot; add water, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, milk and bring to a boil.
 * 2) Reduce; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
 * 3) Remove a ½ cup of liquid, add to flour along with melted margarine and stir until smooth.
 * 4) Add to chowder; bring back up to a boil and cook 3 – 4 minutes, stirring well.
 * 5) Just before serving add cheese and stir until melted.
 * 6) Pour into bowls, top with some parsley and serve with salad and bread.
 * 7) Note: you can substitute any of the vegetables for ones you prefer.