CHILI, CHICKEN AND CORN SOUP (WW CORE)

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Smoky, spicy and comforting this easy dish is my adaptation of a recipe found on weightwatchers.com. My favorite preparation is used here: chop, dump and simmer. The onions and leeks melt down into the base of the soup giving the liquid both body and flavor. As presented, this recipe is 5 WW points per serving and Core.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, about 1 1/2 pounds in total
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups leeks, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
3/4 cup white onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2-1 jalapeno, finely diced
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 ears corn, kernels removed (see directions)
2 cups fat free chicken broth
1 1/2 cups white mushrooms or 1 1/2 cups cremini mushrooms, sliced 1/4 inch thick
1 medium yellow squash, sliced 1/4 inch thick
salt & pepper, to taste
cilantro (optional)

Steps:

  • Place a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Apply a light coating of cooking spray and add the leeks, onions, garlic, and jalepenos. Cook for two minutes.
  • Cut the chicken thighs in half and add to the pot. Cook and stir for 2 minutes until the surface of the chicken is opaque.
  • Add the corn kernels, paprika, cumin and chicken broth. Milk the corn cobs by scraping the back of a knife across the surface holding the cob over the pot so the liquid drips into the soup. Bring to a light boil and reduce to simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  • Add the mushrooms and stir in, cover and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Add the yellow squash and stir in cover and cook another 10 minutes.
  • Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste. The amounts will vary based on the type of broth used.
  • Optional: The chicken should be tender enough to cut with a back of a spoon, but if you prefer you can remove the thighs and shred the chicken.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.8, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 85.9, Sodium 364, Carbohydrate 33.4, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 6.9, Protein 26

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