Light Chicken Potato Soup
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Light Chicken Potato Soup
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A huge hit with my family! This light version of chicken potato soup, made without heavy cream, is a great way to warm up on a chilly day.
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Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ¾-inch pieces
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 carrots peeled & cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 celery stalk cut into ½-inch dice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ pound russet potato peeled & cut into ½-inch dice
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups nonfat milk
- ¾ cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large nonstick or ceramic saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat with olive oil spray.
- Add the chicken, ½ teaspoon salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl. Pour out any remaining liquid.
- Reduce the heat to medium. Add the olive oil to the saucepan.
- Add the onion, celery and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, potato, thyme and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaves. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat so that the broth is simmering. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
- Remove and discard the bay leaves.
- Place the flour in a medium-sized bowl. While whisking, slowly pour in the milk. Whisk well so that the mixture is completely combined.
- Stir the milk mixture into the soup. Return to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens, 12 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the Cheddar cheese. Once the cheese is melted, stir in the chicken, the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt and most of the green onions.
- Serve, garnishing each bowl with the remaining green onion.
Notes
- Weight Watchers Points: 7 (Blue - Freestyle SP) / 8 (Green) / 5 (Purple)
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator and Weight Watchers points are calculated using the Recipe Builder on their site. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.5cups
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
26.8g
(9%)
Protein
32.3g
(65%)
Fat
8.6g
(13%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
61.6mg
(21%)
Sodium
947.9mg
(39%)
Fiber
2.3g
(9%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 26.8g | 9% |
| Protein | 32.3g | 65% |
| Fat | 8.6g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 61.6mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 947.9mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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