CHOWDER


ingredients

2 c. total combined in any desired portions: thinly sliced carrots, celery, green pepper and onion
1 to 2 Tbsp. margarine
2 to 3 hot dogs
1 can condensed cream soup (chicken, etc.)
1 can milk
pepper (if desired)
1/4 to 1/2 c. of Cheddar cheese chunks

preparation

Prepare vegetables. In medium saucepan, melt margarine; add vegetables and sauté until slightly soft (5 to 10 minutes). Meanwhile, cut hot dogs into 1/4-inch pennies. Add meat, soup and milk to pan with vegetables. Heat about 10 minutes. Add cheese; let rest a few minutes to soften and partially melt cheese. Serve with crisp crackers.