Butternut Squash Chowder

Ingredients

2 c butternut squash
1 c sweet potato
1 c carrots
3 c water
1 water left -over from steaming the veg
1/2 c bell pepper
1/2 c onion
2 ts sea salt
1 1/2 ts garlic
1 1/2 ts basil
3/4 ts rosemary
1/2 ts thyme
2 ts sesame oil
1/2 c celery
1/2 c green bell pepper
5 vogue vegy base
1/4 ts paprika

Instructions

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. From DEEANNE's recipe files