I usually double this Heat big stock pot and add garlic, onions, and oil. Cook until onion is clear. Add remaining ingredients except butter and salt and pepper. Simmer for four hours. Add the remaining ingredients. Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 1600 Calories; 129g Fat (72.4% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 92g Carbohydrate; 21g Dietary Fiber; 186mg Cholesterol; 3016mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 17 Vegetable; 24 1/2 Fat.