Broccoli & Corn Chowder

This is a very simple and healthy recipe. Feel free to change it up a bit. I usually omit the onions cause I don't care for them & use real garlic instead of powder. My boyfriend likes to add a bunch of extra salt to his, but I don't feel the need to. Hope you enjoy it.

• Ready In: 33 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.