ITALIAN STYLE CHOWDER 
1/2 lb. zucchini, sliced
2 onions, sliced
1 (15 oz.) can garbanzo beans
1 (1 lb.) can tomatoes, chopped
1/2 c. butter
1 1/2 c. dry white wine (optional)
2 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. minced basil
1 bay leaf
Salt and pepper
1 c. shredded Jack cheese
1 c. grated Romano cheese
1 c. whipping cream

Combine zucchini, onions, beans, tomatoes, and their liquid, butter, wine, garlic, basil, and bay leaf in 3 quart baking dish. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 1 hour, stirring once halfway through. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Stir in cheese and cream. Bake 10 minutes longer. Makes 3 quarts.

 

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