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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
10 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 TBL reduced fat light margarine such as Brummel and Brown
- 3 TBL all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup evaporated skim milk
- 1-1/2 cups non-fat milk
- 1 15-1/2 oz can corn 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 to taste optional
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat melt 2 tablespoons of light margarine.
- Add the chopped onion, red and green bell peppers, jalapenos and garlic.
- Stir in 3 tablespoons of all purpose flour until it becomes almost a thick paste.
- Pour in the evaporated skim milk and stir.
- Pour mixture into a large pot.
- Add the corn and shredded potatoes.
- Gradually stir in skim milk until you achieve the desired thickness.
- Add black pepper and cayenne to taste.
- Let the chowder simmer for at least 20 minutes.
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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
(10%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
703IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
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.