Microwave Potato Corn Chowder
Makes:
4 servings
Make this tasty soup in your microwave in minutes. Enjoy it with a fresh salad and a side of fruit for a light meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup margarine (or butter)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 2 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup water
- 1 can (16 ounces) low-sodium corn, drained
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Melt margarine in glass bowl on HIGH for 30 to 50 seconds.
- Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
- Blend milk into flour-margarine mixture.
- Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, until thickened, stirring well each minute. Set aside.
- In a separate microwave safe bowl, cook 2 potatoes in 1 cup water. When potatoes are done add potatoes and cooking water to white sauce.
- Stir in one 16 ounce can of corn. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until steaming hot.
Notes
Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program
