Garden Chowder
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup salted butter
- 2 medium zucchini quartered lengthwise & chopped (4-5 cups) leave skin on
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- ¼ red bell pepper chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley
- 1½ tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1½ tsp ground pepper
- 3 cups water
- 2 tsp "Better than Bouillon" brand seasoned vegetable base paste
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 3-4 roma tomatoes chopped
- 1 9 oz. bag Green Giant Simply Steam Honey Roasted Sweet Corn w/Peppers cooked
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1½ cups Parmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Melt butter in large saucepan.
- Add zucchini, onion, red pepper, parsley and basil.
- Stir and cook until the veggies are tender, about 10 minutes.
- Add the salt & pepper
- Combine water & bouillon paste, add cornstarch until dissolved.
- Gradually add to the pot and stir until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, Cook for a couple minutes.
- Add tomatoes, corn, and cream. Quickly heat up then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in cheeses. Mix well and enjoy!
- Made be transferred to crockpot kept on low.
Notes
Got this recipe from my friend, Cindy Montgomery.