Sachiko's Soup Recipes for Microwave Cooking: Corn Chowder

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Corn Chowder

Perfectly delicious

[4 Servings] Cooking time: 30 minutes

1/2 cup salt pork, finely chopped
1 can (14.75oz.) corn, cream style
1 cup onion, finely chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup potato, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 cups boiling water
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules, or 1 cube, crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup kale, coarsely chopped

< White Sauce >
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons margarine or butter
2 cups low-fat milk

Image of vegetables and pork made ready for microwave cooking. 1. Place vegetables on the bottom and salt pork on top in 3-quart casserole. Cover with a vented microwave lid and cook on HIGH(1200W) for 10 – 12 minutes or until the potato is done.*

Image of mixing margarine and flour. 2. Place flour and margarine in a microwave-safe bowl (1 liter or 1 quart.) Cover with a vented microwave lid and cook on HIGH(1200W) for 1 minute. Beat with wire whisk until creamy; drizzle in milk while continuing to beat. Cover and cook on HIGH(1200W) for additional 4 –5 minutes.* Turn it off right before it comes to boil. Mix well until creamy.

3. Pour the sauce over casserole. Add the chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper. Cover with a vented microwave lid and cook on HIGH(1200W) for 5 – 6 minutes or until it comes to a boil.*

4. Mix in the kale. Let it stand until the kale becomes soft and serve.

* When using plastic wrap as a cover, poke a hole in the center to release the steam.

For how long you should cook with your microwave oven, see Cooking Time vs Wattage Conversion.
For more tips of using Microwave Oven, see Sachiko's Guideline to Microwave Cooking.

Nutrition Facts
One serving contains:
Calories	Total Fat	Saturated Fat	Cholesterol	Sodium	Carbohydrate	Dietary Fiber	Protein
440	24.8g	9.2g	32mg	1152mg	44.7g	4.3g	9.5g

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