Broccoli & Corn Chowder

Total Time: 33 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
• 2 large garlic cloves (optional)
• 3 cups water
• 1 1/4 cups dry instant mashed potatoes
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1 1/2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a large saucepan. add onion and/or garlic; cook & stir about 3 minutes.
• 2 stir in water. heat to boiling. stir in potatoes; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. stir in broccoli, corn, salt, garlic powder & pepper. heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
• 3 stir in half-and-half. cook for 3 to 4 minutes.