3 Tbsp. butter or margarine -- or oil

1/4 Cup celery -- diced

1/4 Cup carrot -- diced

2 Tbsp. onion -- minced

1/2 Cup peeled potatoes -- diced and cooked

1/4 Cup frozen peas

1/4 Cup frozen corn

1 Small tomato -- seeded and diced

2 Tbsp. sweet red pepper -- diced

4 Cups water

4 Tsp. Vegetable Redi-Base

2 Tsp. dried basil

Salt and pepper to taste

Saut? celery, carrot, onion and red pepper in oil until onion is soft. Add water , Vegetable Redi-Base, corn, peas, and potatoes. Bring to boil. Simmer until ve getables are cooked. Add tomato and basil. Season for salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve. Serves 4.