Corn Potato Chowder

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From the complete encyclopedia of vegetables and vegetarian cooking:

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Steps

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Put the onion , garlic , potato , celery and green pepper into a large saucepan with the oil and butter.

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Heat the ingredients untill sizzling , then turn the heat down to low.

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Cover and sweat the vegetables gently for 10 minutes , shaking the pan occaionally.

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Pour in the stock or water , season to taste and bring to the boil.

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Turn down the heat , cover and simmer gently for about 15 minutes.

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Add the milk , beans and corn-including their liquors- and the sage.

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Simmer again for 5 minutes.

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Check the seasoning and serve hot.

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Ingredients

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onion, garlic, potato, celery, green bell pepper, sunflower oil, butter, stock, salt & freshly ground black pepper, milk, lima beans, corn kernels, dried sage