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Light Turkey (or Chicken) & Corn Chowder Recipe

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

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 2233 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. 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.
  2. Add the green chiles and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add the corn and simmer for 3 minutes.
  5. Place the flour in a medium bowl and slowly whisk in the milk until the mixture is smooth.
  6. 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.
  7. Stir in the turkey (or chicken), Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper. Stir until the cheese is melted.
  8. Ladle into soup bowls, garnish with green onions and serve.

Notes

Nutrition Information

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

% 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.