Vegetable Base(Microwave)  
["1 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 c. chopped onions", "1 c. chopped green pepper", "1 c. thinly sliced carrots", "2 cans (10 1/2 oz. each) condensed beef broth", "1 1/2 c. water"]
["In 3-quart casserole dish, place butter, onions, green pepper and carrots.", "Cover with lid.", "Microwave on High 6 minutes or until vegetables and tender-crisp, stirring once during cooking.", "Stir in broth and water.", "Cover; microwave on High 6 minutes or until hot and bubbling, stirring once during cooking.", "Use to make Pasta Soup and Cheese Potato Bake."]
["butter", "onions", "green pepper", "carrots", "condensed beef broth", "water"]