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.

Chili con Queso - Another Delicious 365 Crockpot Dip

12 servings
2 small poblano chilies, halved 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded reduced-fat processed cheese
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp
Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup each: finely chopped onion, tomato 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves 2-4 tablespoons 2% reduced-fat milk Tortilla chips

Per Serving:
Calories: 72
% of calories from fat: 26 Fat (gm): 2.8 Saturated fat (gm): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 9.1 Sodium (mg): 412 Protein (gm): 7.4 Carbohydrate (gm): 5.7

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

1. Place chilies, skin sides up, on baking pan.
Bake at 425 degrees until chilies are browned and soft, about 20 minutes. Cool; discard seeds and stems and chop coarsely.
2. Place cheeses in 11/2-quart crockpot; cover and cook until cheeses are melted, about 30 minutes. Add remaining ingredients, except tortilla chips; cover and cook until hot, 1 to 11/2 hours. Serve with tortilla chips.