Monday, March 2, 2009

Southwestern Corn Chowder

If you are in a hurry, and need a quick but absolutely delicious meal, you have come to the right place. This corn chowder recipe is from a friend of mine and I made a couple of simple changes to lighten it up. Everyone who has tried it has loved it!


8 Servings : 4 pts / 5 Pts + / Ea. serving is about 1 1/2 C.
1 lg. onion
2 t. cumin
2 T light butter
2 T flour
2 T chili powder
2 cans corn, drained
1 lg can chicken breast
2 (16 oz.) jars salsa
2 cans fat free chicken broth
8 oz. 1/3 less fat cream cheese
8 oz. fat free cream cheese
chopped cilantro

In a large saucepan, combine light butter, onion, cumin, chili powder and flour. Saute onions until transparent. Add corn, chicken breast, salsa and broth. Bring to a boil. Turn heat to low and add cream cheese. Stir until melted and dissolved. Add cilantro for garnish.

4 comments:

  1. Yum - that looks so good!! I will definitely try that!!

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  2. I have to vouch for this recipe! Anyone I've made it for loves it and wants the recipe. I always half the cream cheese (and always use the light), but I'll to try this even-lighter version. It's already got so much flavor, I'm sure it would still be delish!

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  3. Love this soup! I've been making it regularly since Melanie J linked to it. It's in our regular rotation. Can't wait for winter, as I'm sure it'll be even more comforting and delicious then!

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