Butternut Squash Chowder

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Butternut Squash Chowder

 

2 cups butternut squash, peeled

1 cup sweet potato, peeled

1 cup carrots, peeled

3 cups water, including water left over from steaming the vegetables

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 teaspoon sesame oil, olive oil, or other cooking oil

1/2 cup celery, diced

1/2 cup green bell pepper or zucchini, diced

5 teaspoon veggie base

1/4 teaspoon paprika

 

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.

Now add the remaining ingredients and saute for another 5 minutes.

Add the pureed vegetable mixture, cook for another 5 to 10 minutes, and

serve hot.

Yields 6 servings.

 

 

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