SUCCOTASH CHOWDER

• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 med. celery stalks, chopped
• 1 med. onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup flour
• 3 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 can petite diced tomatoes
• 1 can corn, undrained
• 1 can lima beans, undrained
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can 2% evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup half & half
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• salt and pepper

Saute onion, celery, green pepper and garlic in melted butter and olive oil until tender. Stir in flour and cook 1-2 minutes. Slowly add in chicken broth and cook stirring frequently until thickened. Add tomatoes, corn, lima beans, bay leaf, evaporated milk and half & half. Cook over medium-low heat stirring occasionally until reduced and thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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