Family Chowder (microwave)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 3 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 onion, peeled & chopped
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, peeled & chopped
• 1 potato, peeled & chopped
• 1 cup sweet potato, peeled & chopped
• 2 cups vegetable stock
• 440 g creamed corn
• 2 tablespoons plain flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
• salt & pepper
• grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 1 place oil in a large microwave-safe dish. microwave on high for 30 seconds.
• 2 add bacon, onion and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
• 3 mix in vegetables, (except corn) and stock. cook uncovered for 10 minutes stir in corn.
• 4 blend flour with milk to a smooth paste. stir into soup. cook uncovered for 6-8 ins or until thickened.
• 5 stir in parsley & seasonings. sprinkle with parmesan & serve with crusty bread.
• 6 optional - swirl in cream before serving.