ITALIAN CHEESE CHOWDER 
16 oz. can stewed tomatoes, undrained
15 1/2 oz. can garbanzo beans, drained
1/2 lb. zucchini, sliced
2 med. onions, chopped
1 1/2 c. dry white wine
1/4 c. (1/2 stick) butter
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. minced garlic, or to taste
1 tsp. dried basil, crumbled
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper
1 bay leaf
1 c. grated Monterey Jack cheese
1 c. grated Romano cheese
1 c. whipping cream or half and half or milk, as desired

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combine first 11 ingredients (through bay leaf) in 4 quart baking dish. Cover tightly and bake one hour, stirring once or twice. Blend in remaining ingredients. Cover and bake until cheese melts, about 10 minutes. Serve immediately. Note: Very easy. Serves 6 to 8.

 

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