Creamy Vegetable Chowder

Ingredients:

• 2.5 cups navy beans, cooked 
• 2.5 cups cauliflower, cooked 
• 2 (400 ml) cans artichoke hearts, chopped (packed in water) 
• 900 ml low sodium chicken broth 
• 2 cups fat-free cottage cheese 
• 1 cups 1% low-fat milk 
• 3 tablespoons garlic-flavored olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon basil 
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Directions:
Prep Time: 90 min  Total Time: 90 min  Yield: 10

1. Cook beans and cauliflower according to directions.
2. Combine all ingredients in food processor, including water from artichoke cans, and puree.
3. Pour into crockpot and cook on high for 2-3 hours or low for 4-6 hours.

Approx. Calories 300 per serving