Chili Croutons - 365 Crockpot Recipe

Makes 1 1/2cups
1 1⁄2cups cubed firm or day-old French bread (1⁄2-inch)
Vegetable cooking spray
Chili powder

1. Spray bread cubes with cooking spray; sprinkle lightly with chili powder and toss. Arrange in single layer in baking pan; bake at 375 degrees until browned, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Black Magic Garlic Chowder - 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 first-course servings
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed, drained, divided
1 can (14 ounces) reduced-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1 garlic bulb, cloves peeled, thinly sliced or chopped
2 small serrano chilies, seeded, minced
1 pound plum tomatoes, coarsely chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Chili Croutons (recipe)
1⁄4cup each: chopped parsley, reduced-fat sour cream

Per Serving:
Calories: 195 % calories from fat: 15 Protein (g): 9.2 Carbohydrate (g): 39.9 Fat (g): 3.9 Saturated fat (g): 0.4 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 503

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 1.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 2.0 Meat: 0.0 Fat: 0.5

1. Process 3⁄4cup beans and 3⁄4cup broth in food processor or blender until smooth. Combine puréed and whole black beans with remaining broth, garlic, chilies, and tomatoes in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Top each bowl of chowder with Chili Croutons, parsley, and a dollop of sour cream.