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Microwave Potato Corn Chowder

Microwave Potato Corn Chowder

33 Ratings
33 Ratings
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Microwave Potato Corn Chowder in a bowl
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

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 flour (all purpose)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups milk, 1%
  • 2 potatoes (peeled and diced)
  • 1 can corn, low-sodium (16 ounce, drained)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Melt margarine in glass bowl on HIGH for 30 to 50 seconds.
  3. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until smooth.
  4. Blend milk into flour-margarine mixture.
  5. Cook on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, until thickened, stirring well each minute. Set aside.
  6. 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.
  7. Stir in one 16 ounce can of corn. Cook 2 to 3 minutes or until steaming hot.

Notes

Shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped ham, or onion may be added. Add clams for clam chowder.

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Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (372g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 367
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Carbohydrates 53 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 171 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 879 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 367
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.8 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 6 mg
Carbohydrates 53 g
Dietary Fiber 5 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 11 g
Minerals
Calcium 171 mg
Potassium 879 mg
Sodium 300 mg
Copper 192 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 68 mg
Phosphorus 269 mg
Selenium 7 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 201 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.5 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mg
Vitamin C 27 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 71 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 68 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/2 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Dairy 1/2 cups

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