Vegetable and Cheese Chowder

Vegetable and Cheese Chowder

This is from the Favorite Brand Name Recipes’ Meatless Meals collection and is very quick and easy:

Vegetable and Cheese Chowder

1/3 cup quick or old fashion oats, uncooked

1 cup sliced celery

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 Tbsp. butter

2 cups milk

2 cups water

1 package (16 oz.) frozen mixed vegetables (can substitute canned or, even better, fresh vegetables of your choice - you would just need to cut the cooking time down a bit)

1 tsp mustard

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp black pepper

2 cups (8 oz) cheddar cheese, shreaded

Place oats in food processor or blender; cover and process for 1 minute;

set aside.

In a 4-quart saucepan or a dutch oven, saute celery and onion in butter until tender; blend in ground oats.

Gradually add milk and water; continue cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.

Reduce heat; add remaining ingredients except cheese.

Continue cooking over low heat for 10 minutes or until veggies are heated through.

Remove from heat; add cheese and stir til well blended.