Potato Chowder(Vegetarian) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 Tbsp. oil or margarine
1 1/2 c. diced onions
1 1/2 c. sliced celery
1 c. chopped green pepper
1 c. chopped carrots
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 c. water
1 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
1 (28 oz.) can tomato puree
1 tsp. basil
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. sugar (optional)
4 c. potatoes, cubed

Preparation

In a large soup pot, saute vegetables.
Add water, potatoes and seasonings.
Bring to a boil.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add tomato puree.
Cover and simmer 15 more minutes.