Family Chowder Microwave Recipes

FAMILY CHOWDER (MICROWAVE)

Steps:

• Place oil in a large microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 30 seconds.
• Add bacon, onion and garlic, cook for 1-2 minutes.
• Mix in vegetables, (except corn) and stock. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes Stir in corn.
• Blend flour with milk to a smooth paste. Stir into soup. Cook uncovered for 6-8 ins or until thickened.
• Stir in parsley & seasonings. Sprinkle with parmesan & serve with crusty bread.
• Optional - Swirl in cream before serving.

MICROWAVE CORN CHOWDER FOR 2

Steps:

• Place potato, bacon and onion in 2-quart casserole; cover.
• Microwave at High 3 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Stir in flour.
• Mix in remaining ingredients.
• Microwave, uncovered, at High 5 to 8 minutes, or until heated and slightly thickened, stirring every 2 minutes during cooking.

MICROWAVE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt and pepper in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender; set aside (do not drain). , Meanwhile, in a 3-qt. dish, microwave butter on high for 40-60 seconds or until melted. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Cook, uncovered, on high for 4-5 minutes or until thickened, stirring every 2 minutes. Add the cheese. Heat for 30-60 seconds or until the cheese is melted. Stir in corn and vegetable mixture. Cook on high for 1-1/2-3 minutes or until heated through.

MICROWAVE CLAM CHOWDER

Steps:

• In covered 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook bacon on high for 2-3 minutes or until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon to drain; set aside. Drain clam juice into the drippings. Stir in potatoes and onion. Cover and cook on high for 5-7 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring once or twice. Stir flour into 1/4 cup of milk; add to potato mixture. Stir in salt, pepper and remaining milk. Cover and cook on medium for 3-1/2 minutes, stirring once or twice. Let stand for 3-5 minutes. Stir in clams and butter. Garnish with bacon and parsley.

EASY VELVEETA® MICROWAVE CORN CHOWDER

Steps:

• Microwave water in covered 2-qt. microwaveable casserole on HIGH 5 min. or until water comes to boil. Add potatoes, celery, carrots, onions and pepper; stir. Microwave, uncovered, 8 to 10 min. or until vegetables are crisp-tender.
• Microwave butter in large microwaveable bowl 1 min. or until melted. Add flour; stir until blended. Gradually stir in milk. Microwave 10 min. or until thickened, stirring after 5 min.
• Add VELVEETA, corn and potato mixture; stir. Microwave 5 min. or until heated through. Stir before serving.

QUICK FISH CHOWDER

Steps:

• Place bacon and onion in a 2-quart microwave-safe dish with a lid. Microwave on high, uncovered, until bacon is crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in bell pepper, celery, and potato; season with salt and pepper. Cover, and microwave on high until celery is crisp-tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes (with their juice) and clam juice; cover, and microwave until liquid is hot, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Season fish with salt and pepper; place in dish on top of vegetables. Cover, and microwave on high until fish is almost cooked through, about 4 minutes. Let stand, covered, 5 minutes to finish cooking. Flake fish with a fork, and add parsley; stir to combine chowder.