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Zucchini Garden Chowder
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 6
This soup has a wonderful combination of vegetables. Zucchini, tomatoes & corn in a cheesy base, I just LOVE it! Great cool weather dish.(Prep time is a guess)
Ingredients:
2 medium zucchini, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley or 2 teaspoons dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
1/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water
3 chicken bouillon cubes
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded (8 oz.)
1 pinch sugar (optional)
additional chopped parsley (optional)
Directions:
1. In a Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium heat, saute zucchini, onion, parsley and basil in butter until vegetables are tender.
2. Stir in flour, salt and pepper.
3. Gradually stir in water.
4. Add the bouillon and lemon juice; mix well.
5. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes.
6. Add tomatoes, milk and corn; bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until corn is tender.
8. Just before serving, stir in cheeses until melted.
9. Add sugar and garnish with parsley if desired.
By RecipeOfHealth.com