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.