Microwave Asparagus Clam Chowder
["2 Tbsp. butter or margarine", "1 small onion, chopped", "1 medium potato, peeled and diced", "1 1/2 c. hot water", "1 (8 oz.) can minced clams", "1 lb. asparagus", "2 c. milk", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/4 tsp. pepper", "2 Tbsp. chopped parsley"]
["Melt 1 tablespoon butter in deep casserole for 30 seconds in the microwave. Add onion and cook 2 1/2 minutes or until limp. Stir in the potato and 1 cup of the water. Drain the clam broth into casserole (reserving clams).", "Cover and cook 6 minutes or until potatoes are tender."]
["butter", "onion", "potato", "water", "clams", "asparagus", "milk", "salt", "pepper", "parsley"]