Potato Corn Chowder (Ww)
"A low fat chowder, 4 points per serving."
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Ingredients:
- 15
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 3 ounces leeks, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 small carrots, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 6 small russet potatoes, diced
- 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can fat free chicken broth
- 12 ounces frozen corn
- 3 1⁄2 cups nonfat milk
- 1 cup 1% low-fat milk
- 2 tablespoons flour
- salt
- pepper
- garlic powder
directions
- Melt butter with oil, saute leeks, carrots, garlic, and celery.
- Add chicken broth , seasonings, and potatoes. Simmer uncovered until the vegetables are tender.
- Add nonfat milk and corn. Combine cold 1% milk and the flour in a shaker and add to the soup. Cook until the soup is thickened and the raw flour taste is gone.
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Reviews
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This is very good for a low-fat chowder. It was a little soupy for my taste, so next time I'll use maybe 1/2 cup less milk. I might add some cayenne to spice it up a bit, too. I had a friend over who didn't want any at first because of the high carb ratio, but we chopped up a cooked chicken breast and mixed it into her bowl of chowder and she loved it! Thank you for this recipe.
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SuperSpike
Moses Lake, WA
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Nowadays I cook lightened versions of my favorites. I joined Weight Watchers in April 2007 and have lost 40 lbs on the program- it has really changed my life. I recently started working as a receptionist for Weight Watchers meetings on top of my full time job because I enjoy the program so much. WW has helped out my Hubby, too- He has lost around 30 lbs as well just by eating my lighter cooking :) I like the challenge of making healthy but delicious food.
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