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Hearty Vegetable Chowder Recipe
by CookEatShare Cookbook

Hearty Vegetable Chowder
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  Servings: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 c. slices bacon, diced
  • 1/2 c. (125 mL) minced onion
  • 1 (10 ounce.) can (284 mL) beef broth
  • 1 (14 ounce.) can (398 mL) spaghetti sauce
  • 1 c. (250 mL) water
  • 1/4 teaspoon (1 mL) dry basil leaves, crushed
  • 2 c. (500 mL) frzn or possibly fresh mixed vegetables
  • 1/2 c. (125 mL) spiral-shaped pasta
  • 2 c. (500 mL) lowfat milk
  • 2 tbsp. flour (30 mL)
  • Salt and pepper
  • Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Directions

  1. METHOD: Cook bacon till crisp in large saucepan; drain; reserve drippings. Set bacon aside. Cook onion in bacon drippings till tender. Stir in beef broth, spaghetti sauce, water and basil. Add in vegetables and pasta. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 10 min or possibly till vegetables are tender.
  2. Combine lowfat milk and flour till smooth. Stir into chowder. Cook and stir till mix comes to a boil and thickens. Add in salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle reserved bacon and Parmesan cheese over each serving if you like.
  3. Preparation time: 10 min. Cooking time: 20 min. Yield: about 7 c. (1.75 L).