2 c. chopped onion
2 garlic cloves
3 Tbsp liquid for sauteing
1 c. chopped carrots
1 c. chopped zucchini or summer squash
1 c. chopped potatoes
2 c. chopped fresh tomatoes (or 16 oz. can whole tomatoes w/juice)
4 c. vegetable stock
1 1/2 c. sliced fresh okra (or 10 oz. frozen)
1 1/2 c. fresh cut corn (10 oz. frozen or 10 oz. can w/liquid)
2 c. fresh lima beans or black-eyed peas (10 oz. frozen)
3 Tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp Tabasco or other hot sauce
3 Tbsp. molasses or brown sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp vinegar
salt & pepper to taste
3 Tbsp catsup or barbeque sauce (optional)

1 Tbsp cornstarch dissolved in 1/4 cup water (optional)

Tabasco to taste
grated ff cheddar cheese
chopped scallions