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Chowder: Vegetable Chowder

Source of Recipe

mealtime.org


List of Ingredients

1 can (15.8 ounces) black eye peas
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups chicken or beef broth
1 carrot, chopped
2 cups juice from canned or cooked vegetables (or water)
2 stalks celery, chopped
1/4 teaspoon thyme or oregano (dried)
1 can (16 ounces) tomatoes and juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 teaspoon basil (dried)
1/2 cup elbow macaroni
Parmesan cheese (optional)



Recipe

Heat oil in Dutch oven or heavy saucepan. Add garlic, carrot, celery and onion. Sauté 5 minutes. Add broth, vegetable juice, tomatoes, basil, thyme, salt, pepper, and crowder peas. Bring to boil. Simmer 10 minutes. Add macaroni. Cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until macaroni is tender. Serve in soup bowls topped with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, if desired.


YIELD: 6 Servings


Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 159; Fat 4g (Saturated 1g); Cholesterol 2mg; Sodium 790mg; Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 5g); Protein 7g.