Family Chowder (Microwave)

This soup is so yummy & much quicker to put together than stove-top soup. This one is even a hit with my 19 month old daughter & not much is these days. Real comfort food for a cold autumn or winters day!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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.