Monday, March 9, 2009

Weight Watchers Potato and Bacon Slow Cooker Chowder

This soup is really delicious, hearty and healthy. You can't get much better that that in my book.

Source: http://laaloosh.com/
Serving Size 1 2/3 cup
Each serving = 3 WW points

Ingredients
2 c potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
1 large carrot, diced ( I used 3 carrots)
1 c leeks, chopped, white part only ( I substituted this with onions)
1 medium garlic clove, minced
4 c chicken broth, fat free
1/2 c uncooked barley ( I omitted)
1 bay leaf
1/4 tsp dried thyme
black pepper
4 oz Canadian bacon, cut into 1/4 inch pieces
1/2 c fat-free evaporated milk
2 oz fat-free half-and-half

Directions:
In a slow cooker, combine poatoes, carrots, leeks, garlic, broth, barley, bay leaf, thyme, pepper and bacon; cover and cook on low for 6 hours.
Stir in evaporated milk and half-and-half; heat through uncovered, about 10 minutes more.

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