VEGETABLE CHOWDER

Ingredients:
Potato (diced) - 1
Carrots (grated) - 3
Onion (diced) - 1
Celery stalk (diced) - 1
Butter - 30 ml
Rolled oats - 30 ml
Vegetable stock (or) Water - 250 ml
Milk - 500 ml
Tomato juice - 250 ml
Salt
Pepper 
Basil

Method:

• Lightly brown raw vegetables in the fat, in a large saucepan.
• Add rolled oats  and enough water or vegetable stock to cover.
• Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender (20 min).
• Measure liquid and add milk to make 750 ml.
• Slowly add the tomatoes; taste, season; reheat but do not boil. Serve immediately.