Winter
Vegetable Chowder (dairy)
serves 8
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup frozen chopped onion
or 1 large onion, chopped
1 cup diced soy sausage
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups shredded carrots
1 ½ cups shredded cabbage
1 cup frozen peas
1 medium leek, washed and
thinly sliced
1 (14 ounce) can black
beans, drained
1/8th teaspoon
dried thyme
large pinch ground nutmeg
6 cups low sodium vegetable
broth
1 cup light cream
salt and fresh ground black
pepper
¼ cup grated parmesan
cheese
Heat oil in large pot over
medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5
minutes. Add the soy sausage, garlic, carrots, cabbage,
peas, leek, beans, thyme and nutmeg. Saute 5 minutes. Add
the broth and bring to boil over high heat, stirring often.
Reduce heat and simmer, partially covered for 20 minutes.
Slowly stir in the cream and heat through. Do not allow to
boil. If too thick, add a little more broth or cream. Season
to taste with salt and pepper. Before serving, sprinkle with
the cheese.
Approx. nutrients per
serving: calories – 178 protein – 8g carbohydrates –
13g
Fat – 11g cholesterol –
18mg sodium – 179mg
