Vegetable Chowder

This came from a book called Favorite Recipes The Costco Way.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
• 1  cup  minced onion
• 1  red bell pepper, diced
• 1⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 2  potatoes, cubed
• 2 1⁄2 cups cold water
• 5  cups  normandy blend  frozen mixed vegetables
•  salt
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large pot.
2. Add in onions, red bell pepper, and thyme, and cook until veggies are softened.
3. Add milk, potatoes and water, and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat once boiling and simmer until the potatoes are almost tender.
5. Add the frozen veggies and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Take out 2 cups of soup, with veggies, puree and return to the pot.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.