Thursday, September 13, 2012

Crab and Broccoli Cheese Chowder

Crab and Broccoli Cheese Chowder

 
Only 285 calories per serving in this delicious pot of chowder! 
Chock full of protein, fresh veggiesand tastes just as
good the next day as a reheated lunchtime treat!
 
 

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup almond milk
  • 1 package crab meat
  • 1 cup low fat mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup low fat sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 package no fat cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup corn starch
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • box of vegetable broth
 
Directions:
 
1.) In a large soup pot combine olive oil, garlic and onions and cook over medium-high heat until onions are soft and fragrant.
 
2.) Add broccoli and cook for a couple of minutes.
 
3.) Add vegetable broth and bring to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
 
4.) Add the three kinds of cheese and milk, and stir until cheese is melted.
 
5.) In a separate bowl mix the cornstarch and water.  Add to the soup and stir.
 
6.) Add crab meat and bring back to a boil, stirring continuously.  Reduce heat, allow to thicken and enjoy!
 
 
Yields six large servings.

Calories 273
Fat  11.9 grams
Carbs 25 grams
Fiber 2.1 grams
Sugar 6.1 grams
Protein 17.2 grams
 

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