Broccoli & Corn Chowder

• 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
• 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
• 2 large garlic cloves (optional)
• 3 cups water
• 1 14 cups dry instant mashed potatoes
• 2 cups frozen broccoli florets
• 1 12 cups frozen whole kernel corn
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 18 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
• 18 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup fat-free half-and-half

1. Melt butter in a large saucepan.
2. Add onion and/or garlic; cook & stir about 3 minutes.
3. Stir in water.
4. Heat to boiling.
5. Stir in potatoes; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
6. Stir in broccoli, corn, salt, garlic powder & pepper.
7. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low.
8. Simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
9. Stir in half-and-half.
10. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

butter, onion, garlic, water, potatoes, frozen broccoli, kernel corn, salt, garlic, pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/broccoli-corn-chowder-213976 (may not work)