Wiener Stew

This flavorful stew will be a wonderful one-pot dish to serve on a cool winter night.Lori Weimor, Somerset, Pennsylvania6-8 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 2 packages (16 ounces each) frozen vegetables for stew
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup milk
- 4 wieners (1/2 pound), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions
- In a 3-qt. saucepan, combine the first seven ingredients. Cover with
- water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until the
- vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes. Add milk and wieners;
- return to a boil. Meanwhile, blend flour and butter. Add to boiling
- stew, stirring constantly. Cook until thickened. Yield: 6-8
- servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1-1/2 cups) equals 202 calories, 14 g fat (8 g saturated fat), 34 mg cholesterol, 793 mg sodium, 14 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.