Come to the Farmers' Market Saturday Mornings

The Henry County Farmers' Market takes place every Saturday in front of the courthouse from 8 - noon. There are many different vendors with everything from freshly picked veggies to freezer beef to locally harvested honey.  You can't beat a healthier way to feed your family than to shop at your local farmers' market.

Since zucchini will be so prevalent in the coming weeks here is a zucchini recipe sure to be a family favorite.

Zucchini Garden Chowder

by Rebecca Barnes

 

2 medium zucchini, chopped

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

1 teaspoon dried basil (or fresh)

1/3 cup butter or margarine

1/3 cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

3 cups water

3 chicken bouillon cubes (or 3 cups canned broth)

1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, un-drained (fresh if you have them)

1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk

1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn (again, use fresh if you have it)

1/4 cup parmesan cheese

2 cups shredded cheddar

 

In a Dutch oven or soup kettle over medium heat, saute the zucchini, onion, parsley and basil in butter until vegetables are tender.  Stir in flour salt and pepper. Gradually stir in water or broth.  Add the bouillon (if not using broth) mix well.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, milk and corn; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes or until corn is tender. Just before serving, stir in cheeses until melted. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

 

Yields 8-10 servings or 2.5 quarts