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Spicy Corn Chowder Light
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Spicy Corn Chowder Light

Spicy Corn Chowder Light is a lightened up version of this creamy, hearty, delicious soup and is perfect for a cold winter night 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1/2 vidalia onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
  • 1 to 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped (adjust amount according to taste)
  • 2 margarine such as Brummel and Brown, reduced fat light, quantity: tablespoon
  • 3 all-purpose flour quantity: tablespoon
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk skim
  • 1-1/2 cups milk non-fat
  • 1 corn 15.5 oz can with diced green and red peppers, drained
  • 1/3 of a 20 oz package of frozen hashed brown potatoes, such as Simply Potatoes (southwest style), thawed
  • black pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper optional, to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a skillet over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons of light margarine.
  2. Add the chopped onion, red and green bell peppers, jalapenos and garlic.
  3. Stir in 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour until it becomes almost a thick paste.
  4. Pour in the evaporated skim milk and stir.
  5. Pour mixture into a large pot.
  6. Add the corn and shredded potatoes.
  7. Gradually stir in skim milk until you achieve the desired thickness.
  8. Add black pepper and cayenne to taste.
  9. Let the chowder simmer for at least 20 minutes.

Notes

  • This recipe is Weight Watcher friendly. 1 serving is 4 Weight Watchers Points Plus. NOTE: That does not include toppings of reduced fat cheese or bacon.

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 39mg (2%) Potassium 333mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 703IU (14%) Vitamin C 29mg (32%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 39mg 2%
Potassium 333mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 703IU 14%
Vitamin C 29mg 32%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.