*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Butternut Squash Chowder

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Chowder*                         Vegan*
                Vegetables*                      Vegetarian*

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      cups          Butternut squash -- diced
     1/2  cup           Zucchini -- diced
   1      cup           Sweet potato -- peeled and chopped
   1      cup           Carrots -- peeled and diced
   3      cups          Water -- water (including wat
                        from steaming the veg)
     1/2  cup           Red bell pepper -- diced
     1/2  cup           Onion -- diced
   2      teaspoons     Sea salt
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Garlic -- minced
   1 1/2  teaspoons     Basil -- chopped
     3/4  teaspoon      Rosemary -- chopped
     1/2  teaspoon      Thyme -- chopped
   2      teaspoons     Olive Oil
     1/2  cup           Celery -- diced
     1/2  cup           Green bell pepper
   5      teaspoons     Vogue Vegy base
     1/4  teaspoon      Paprika

Steam squash, sweet potatoes and carrots until tender.

Blend the squash, sweet potatoes and carrots with the water until smooth and set aside.

Saute the red bell pepper, onion, salt, garlic, basil, rosemary, thyme in the oil over
 medium heat for 5 minutes.

Add the remaining ingredients and saute for another 5 minutes. 
Add the pureed vegetable mixture, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes;    Serve hot.



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