Fast Bean And Potato Chowder

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated diced potatoes with onions
• 1 (14 ounce) can vegetable broth
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shredded swiss cheese (4oz.)
• 3 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon dried italian seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can navy beans, rinsed and drained
• bottled roasted red pepper (optional)
• italian parsley (flat-leaf) (optional)
• 8 slices toasted bread with cheese (optional)

Recipe

• 1 in dutch oven combine potatoes and broth. cover; bring to boiling over high heat. reduce heat. simmer, covered, 4 minutes. in bowl toss together flour and cheese. gradually stir in milk. add milk mixture and italian seasoning to potatoes. cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. stir in beans; cook and stir 1 minute more. top with roasted pepper and parsley. serve with toasted bread.