Light Turkey (or Chicken) & Corn Chowder Recipe
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Light Turkey (or Chicken) & Corn Chowder Recipe
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This light corn chowder recipe uses leftover turkey or chicken. It’s hearty, satisfying and a fraction of the calories of most chowders. 223 calories and 3 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
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Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 4 ounce can diced green chiles
- 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ¼ cups frozen corn kernels
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups skim milk
- 2 ½ cups shredded cooked turkey or chicken
- ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- green onion thinly sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, red pepper and garlic and cook until the vegetables are beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add the green chiles and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the corn and simmer for 3 minutes.
- Place the flour in a medium bowl and slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
- Slowly whisk the milk mixture into the soup, along with the salt and pepper. Cook, whisking frequently, until the soup is thickened, about 15 minutes.
- Stir in the turkey (or chicken), Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted.
- Ladle into soup bowls, garnish with green onions and serve.
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Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.25Cups
Calories
223.3kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
25.3g
(8%)
Protein
15.6g
(31%)
Fat
6.6g
(10%)
Saturated Fat
2.4g
(12%)
Cholesterol
13mg
(4%)
Sodium
843.9mg
(35%)
Fiber
1.6g
(6%)
Sugar
8.8g
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25Cups | |
| Calories | 223.3kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 25.3g | 8% |
| Protein | 15.6g | 31% |
| Fat | 6.6g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 13mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 843.9mg | 35% |
| Fiber | 1.6g | 6% |
| Sugar | 8.8g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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