Microwave Cheesy Chowder

• 1 1/2 c peeled potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1 1/2 c fresh broccoli flowerets
• 1 c thinly sliced carrot
• 1/4 chopped onion
• 1/2 t minced garlic
• 1/8 t pepper
• 1/4 c water
• 1 3/4 c milk
• 1-16 oz can kidney beans, drained
• 1-10 3/4 oz can cheddar cheese soup, undiluted
• 1 c cheddar cheese, grated
• 1/4 t hot pepper sauce or to taste

1. Put potatoes, broccoli, carrot, onion, garlic, pepper and water in a 3 quart microwave safe bowl.
2. Cover with lid or vented plastic wrap.
3. Microwave on high 8-10 minutes, stirring once, until vegetable are crisp-tender.
4. Add milk, beans and soup. Cover and microwave on high 6-8 minutes, stirring once, until vegetables are tender.
5. Add cheese and hot pepper sauce, stirring until cheese is melted.
6. Serve hot.

potatoes, fresh broccoli flowerets, carrot, onion, garlic, pepper, water, milk, kidney beans, cheddar cheese soup, cheddar cheese, pepper

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=153652 (may not work)