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Microwave Potato Corn Chowder

Microwave Potato Corn Chowder in a bowl
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

  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.

Learn more about:

Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 308
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Sodium 315 mg
Carbohydrates 47 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 177 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 827 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 308
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 3 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4 g
Linoleic Acid 4 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.4 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 6 mg
Carbohydrates 47 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 12 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 9 g
Minerals
Calcium 177 mg
Potassium 827 mg
Sodium 315 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 59 mg
Phosphorus 250 mg
Selenium 6 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 188 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.9 mg
Vitamin B12 0.7 mcg
Vitamin C 11 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 3 mg
Vitamin K 16 mcg
Folate 92 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 55 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

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