Broccoli & Corn Chowder

Name: Broccoli & Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1 medium onion, chopped (optional); 2 large garlic cloves (optional); 3 cups water; 1 14 cups dry instant mashed potatoes; 2 cups frozen broccoli florets; 1 12 cups frozen whole kernel corn; 14 teaspoon salt; 18 teaspoon garlic powder (optional); 18 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup fat-free half-and-half

11 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
2 large garlic cloves (optional)
3 cups water
1 14 cups dry instant mashed potatoes
2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 12 cups frozen whole kernel corn
14 teaspoon salt
18 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
18 teaspoon pepper
1 cup fat-free half-and-half

Directions

1

Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2

Add onion and/or garlic; cook & stir about 3 minutes.
3

Stir in water.
4

Heat to boiling.
5

Stir in potatoes; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6

Stir in broccoli, corn, salt, garlic powder & pepper.
7

Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
8

Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
9

Stir in half-and-half.
10

Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.