Potato-Clam Chowder recipe

Soup from a potato mix? We're talking fast and flavorful!

Prep Time: 10 min
Total Time: 30 min

Makes: 4 servings

4 cups hot water
1 package (4.9 ounces) Betty Crocker® au gratin potatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt, if desired
1 cup Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ Niblets® frozen corn
1 cup Green Giant® SELECT® frozen broccoli florets
2 1/2 cups milk
1 small onion, chopped (1/4 cup)
2 cans (6 1/2 ounces each) minced clams, undrained

1. Heat water, Potatoes and salt to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Boil 5 minutes; drain.

2. Stir in Sauce Mix and remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally.

3. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are tender.

Variation
From clam to ham. Use 1 cup chopped fully cooked ham in place of the canned clams.

Time Saver
No more tears! Bags of frozen diced onions are available with the other vegetables in the freezer case.

Nutrition Information: 1 Serving: Calories 380 (Calories from Fat 60 ); Total Fat 7 g (Saturated Fat 2 1/2g); Cholesterol 75 mg; Sodium 950 mg; Total Carbohydrate 50 g (Dietary Fiber 4 g); Protein 34 g

Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 30 %; Iron 100 %

Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1 Fat

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Betty Crocker/© 2009 ®/TM General Mills All Rights Reserved