Weight Watchers Potato Chowder 4 Points Recipes

WEIGHT WATCHERS CROCK POT POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• In a slow cooker, combine potatoes, carrots, leek, garlic, chicken broth, barley, bay leaf, thyme, pepper, and Canadian bacon. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or until vegetables and barley are tender.
• Stir in evaporated milk and Half-and half and heat through, uncovered, about 10 minutes.

SLOW COOKER POTATO SOUP FOR WEIGHT WATCHERS RECIPE - (4/5)

Steps:

• Add hash browns, chicken broth, chicken soup, onion, and black pepper to your slow-cooker and cook on high for an hour. Stir, then turn your slow-cooker to low for another hour. Add cream cheese, and cook another 1/2 hour or until cheese can be stirred into the mixture. Add milk and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer. Garnish with chopped green onion and bacon bits. Add 1 WW point for garnish. VARIATIONS: Use frozen country potatoes or Potatoes O'Brien in place of the hash browns.

WEIGHT WATCHERS POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover them; set pan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until potatoes are fork-tender, about 20 minutes; drain. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice each into quarters.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon in a hot skillet or in the microwave until crisp; drain on paper towels. Break bacon into small pieces.
• Transfer potatoes to a large bowl; add bacon and scallions. Add mayonnaise, vinegar, parsley, salt and pepper; mix until blended. Yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

SUMMER CORN, BACON AND POTATO CHOWDER - WW CORE

Steps:

• Pierce potato in several places with a fork; microwave on high power until tender, turning over once, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool; peel and mash.
• Meanwhile, coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Add celery, onion, corn and red pepper; sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir bacon and milk into saucepan; stir in mashed potato and mix well. Season with salt, pepper and hot pepper sauce; stir to combine. Cover and simmer 10 minutes (do not allow to boil). Yields about 1 1/2 cups per serving.
• Feel free to substitute your favorite fresh vegetables like asparagus and broccoli for the red pepper. Or to save time, substitute 2 cups of frozen corn and 1 cup of frozen, diced bell pepper for the fresh corn and red pepper.