Weight Watchers Creamy Vegetable Chowder recipe
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 cup peeled and diced carrots
1 cup zucchini, diced
1/2 cup green peas, fresh or frozen
1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, diced
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups milk
3 cups water or basic light vegetable stock
1 tablespoon canola oil or other vegetable oil
1 cup cheddar cheese, grated
2 ounces neuchatel cheese or cream cheese
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Preparation
1. In a large soup pot on medium heat, saute the onion in the butter and oil for about 3-4 minutes.
2. Stir in the celery, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until just soft.
3. Add the potatoes, carrots, water or stock, bay leaf, thyme, salt and pepper; bring to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 5 minutes (until the vegetables are just tender).
4. With a slotted spoon or strainer, remove about 1 1/2 cups of the cooked vegetables and set aside in a blender or food processor.
5. Add the bell peppers, green beans and zucchini to the soup pot and cook for about 5 minutes (until the green beans are tender).
6. Stir in the peas and parsley, simmer for about 2 more minutes, then remove from the heat.
7. Discard the bay leaf.
8. Puree the reserved vegetables with the milk and cheeses to make a smooth sauce.
9. Stir the sauce into the soup and gently reheat.
10. Serve the soup hot.
WW POINTS per serving: 4
Nutritional information per serving: 203 calories, 12g fat, 2.9g fiber
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