Green Chile-Chicken Stew-(Lower Sodium)

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  • Number of Servings: 15
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR 6 SERVINGS:8 cups Low Sodium Chicken Broth1/2 teaspoon black pepper2 pounds skinned chicken breast strips2 bay leaves4 cups (1/2-inch) cubed red potato (about 1-1/2 pounds)1-1/2 cups chopped onion (about 1 large)1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro2 teaspoons paprika1/2 teaspoon garlic POWDER1/4 teaspoon ground cumin3 (4.5-ounce) cans chopped green chiles1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chiles ,undrained1/2 cup evaporated fat-free milk6 tablespoons (1-1/2 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddarcheese
Directions
1. Cut meat into bite-size pieces. Combine the first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil;
cook for 10 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Skim off any floating fat from the top.

2. Add potato and next 9 ingredients (potato through tomatoes and chiles) to broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes
or until potato is done.

3. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Ladle soup
into individual bowls, and sprinkle with cheese.

**Fat Free Sour Cream can also be added to the top for garnish-YUMMY!!

Yield: 15 servings
(serving size: 1-2/3 cups soup and 1 tablespoon cheese).

(riginal recipe from Cooking Light Magazine)


Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KRHINKY.

Servings Per Recipe: 15
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 120.2
  • Total Fat: 1.0 g
  • Cholesterol: 27.2 mg
  • Sodium: 447.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 12.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.6 g
  • Protein: 14.9 g

Member Reviews
  • ONLYPLAYING
    What perfect timing. I made chicken stock this week from a roasted chicken I had made, and was wondering what to do with the leftovers. This will be supper tonight. - 2/6/09
  • KITEFLYINGAL
    nice improvement on a great recipe.. thanks for lowering the sodium.. I really appreciate that.. - 12/25/08
  • KNIGHTSCOACH
    WOW! This was so easy and delicious!! I will make this again & again! - 7/12/08