Football Food Makeover #4: Bourbon Corn Chowder

The colder it gets outside, the better this soup tastes!  With the freezing rain outside, I found myself craving this delicious (and usually very high calorie) soup that Michael makes.  Rather than give in completely to the craving, I decided to give this colorful, creamy chowder a much-needed makeover.  I have to say, we were both surprised with the results.   Another football food makeover success!

Bourbon Corn Chowder



Ingredients:
(made over version)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 t. minced garlic
- 1 T. olive oil
- 1/2 jar (6 oz.) roasted red peppers, chopped
- 2 cans cream style corn
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 c. chicken stock
- 1 can fat-free evaporated milk
- 1 T. sweet chili sauce
- 1 c. cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1/4 c. bourbon
- 1 t. chili powder
- 1 t. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 t. paprika
- black pepper, to taste

(original recipe)
- 1 stick of butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 jar roasted red pepper
- 2 cans cream style corn
- 1 can whole kernel corn, drained
- 1 c. chicken stock
- 1 c. heavy cream
- 1 T. sweet chili sauce
- 1 c. cooked chicken
- 1/2 c. bourbon
- 1 t. chili powder
- 1 t. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 t. paprika
- black pepper, to taste

WW points comparison: (makes 6 servings)

-original is 17 points per serving

-makeover version is only 9 points per serving!

**The makeover version knocks off nearly half the points by substituting evaporated milk for cream, olive oil for butter, and using half the amount of bourbon.  Amazingly, the flavor is not changed much by these substitutions.  Even Michael approved!

Directions:

1.    Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium high heat.  Saute onion, bell pepper, and garlic until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.  Add sweet chili sauce and roasted red pepper, stir to combine.

2.  Add cans of corn and shredded chicken.  Continue to cook, stirring constantly for about a minute.

3.  Add evaporated milk, bourbon, and chicken stock, then stir in spices.  Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. 

cayenne, paprika, chili powder

freshly ground black pepper

printable recipe

 Now to make a similar one for Annalyn...



mmm, I can't wait!