1 T. olive oil
3 T. whole wheat flour
1 C. chopped red onion
1 1/3 C. vegetable broth
6 cloves of garlic
1/2 tsp. dried thyme
1 rib celery, sliced
2 T. Tamari
2 1/2 C. sliced carrots
1 C. frozen peas, thawed
8 oz. seasoned tempeh
3 oz. Shitake mushrooms

Heat olive oil in a 4 quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the next 3 ingredients; cook and stir 2 minutes. Add the carrots, and cook 3 minutes. Add the tempeh, and saute 5 minutes. Add mushrooms, and continue to cook for 3 minutes. Sprinkle with flour; stir to coat. Pour hot broth over the mixture and stir until thick. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer 10 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings
Calories: 181
Fat: 5g
Fiber: 4g