Butternut squash chowder

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2cupsButternut squash; peeled, diced, and steamed until soft
1cupSweet potato; peeled, diced, and steamed)
1cupCarrots; peeled, diced and steamed
3cups;water (including water left over from steaming the veg)
½cupRed bell pepper; diced
½cupOnion; diced
2teaspoonsSea salt
teaspoonGarlic; minced
teaspoonBasil; chopped
¾teaspoonRosemary; chopped
½teaspoonThyme; chopped
2teaspoonsSesame oil, olive oil, or other cooking oil
½cupCelery; diced
½cupGreen bell pepper or zucchini; diced
5teaspoonsVogue Vegy base
¼teaspoonPaprika

Directions

Blend the squash, sweet potatoes and carrots with the water until smooth and set aside.

Saute the red bell pepper, onion, salt, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme in the oil over medium heat for 5 minutes. Now add the remaining ingredients and saute for another 5 minutes. Add the pureed vegetable mixture, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, and serve hot.

From DEEANNE's recipe files