Rich & creamy mushroom-potato chowder

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1tablespoonMargarine, dairy free
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1cupOnion; chopped
8ouncesMushrooms; sliced
1largeGarlic clove; minced
cupCelery; thinly sliced
cupBell pepper, green; diced
3cupsSoymilk
1teaspoonDill weed
½teaspoonTarragon
4cupsPotatoes; cubed 1/2 inch
¼teaspoonBlack pepper
1teaspoonSalt, or to taste
10½ounceTofu, soft (Mori Nu)

Directions

1. Saute onions, garlic, celery and green pepper in hot oil and margarine about 3 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and saute 3 more minutes.

2. Add soymilk, dill weed, tarragon, black pepper, salt and potatoes.

Bring mixture almost to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add pureed tofu; simmer until heated through and serve. Makes about 6 cups. Thin with extra soymilk if soup is too thick.

Recipe by Shirley Wilkes-Johnson MM by DEEANNE