HOT DOG CHOWDER

We have 23 grandchildren and have found they love this recipe whenever I serve it. The change-of-pace meal features hearty hash browns and vegetables, too.

—CAROLYN ZIMMERMAN FAIRBURY, IL



PREP: 10 MIN. • COOK: 35 MIN. • MAKES: 8 SERVINGS (2 QUARTS)


2 cups frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed

1 package (10 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables, thawed and drained

1 cup water

1/4 cup chopped onion

3 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules

3 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

6 hot dogs, sliced

3 cups milk

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons butter

1. In a large saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

2. Stir in hot dog slices and 2 1/2 cups of the milk. Combine flour and the remaining milk until smooth. Stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in butter until melted.