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
 * 1/2 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
 * 1/4 cup margarine (melted)
 * 3 cups water
 * 3 vegetable bouillon cubes
 * 1 teaspoon salt
 * 1 teaspoon pepper
 * 1/2 cup flour
 * 2 cups milk
 * 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
 * 2 cups shredded cheese

Directions
Place all vegetables in Dutch oven or soup pot; add water, bouillon cubes, salt, pepper, milk and bring to a boil. Reduce; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove a 1/2 cup of liquid, add to flour along with melted margarine and stir until smooth. Add to chowder; bring back up to a boil and cook 3-4 minutes, stirring well. Just before serving add cheese and stir until melted.

Pour into bowls, top with some parsley and serve with salad and bread.

NOTE: You can substitute any of the vegetables for ones you prefer.