VEGETARIAN "NO CHICKEN" POT PIE

Vegetarian

Provided by blonder

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
1 cup potato, diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 cup celery, diced
1 cup chopped carrot
1/3 cup melted margarine or 1/3 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups onion broth
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped vegetarian chicken strips or 2 cups firm tofu, cut in tiny cubes
2 pie crusts (either store bought or your own recipe)

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400°F.
Saute onion, celery, carrots and potatoes in butter for 10 minutes.
Add flour to sauteed mixture, stirring well Cook one minute stirring constantly.
Combine broth and half and half.
Gradually stir into vegetable mixture.
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until thickened and bubbly.
Stir in salt and pepper and tyme; add tofu and stir well.
Pour into shallow 2 quart casserole dish and top with pie shells.
Cut slits to allow steam to escape.
Bake for 40-50 minutes or until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbly and cooked through.