Shiitake-Portobello Chowder - 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
3 cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth
4 shallots, thinly sliced
2 large potatoes, cubed (1⁄4-inch)
2 cups each: sliced shiitake mushroom caps, cubed portobello mushrooms
2 tablespoons Marsala wine (optional)
Salt and white pepper, to taste
1⁄4cup (1 ounce) shredded Gruyère or Swiss cheese

Per Serving:
Calories: 162 % calories from fat: 26 Protein (g): 5.6 Carbohydrate (g): 24.7 Fat (g): 5 Saturated fat (g): 1.8 Cholesterol (mg): 7.8 Sodium (mg): 114

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

1. Combine all ingredients, except wine, salt, white pepper, and cheese, in crockpot; cover and cook on high to 4 to 5 hours. Stir in wine; season to taste with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle each bowl of soup with cheese.

Potato Seafood Chowder - Delicious 365 Crockpot Recipe

4 entrée servings
2 cups Fish Stock or clam juice
3 medium russet potatoes, unpeeled, cubed
1 cup sliced onion
1⁄2 cup sliced celery
1⁄8 teaspoon crushed saffron (optional)
2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk, divided
8 ounces each: haddock or cod fillets
1⁄2 cup peeled deveined small shrimp
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Salt and white pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 254 % calories from fat: 7 Protein (g): 22.8 Carbohydrate (g): 36.2 Fat (g): 2 Saturated fat (g): 0.6 Cholesterol (mg): 37 Sodium (mg): 245

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

1. Combine stock, vegetables, and saffron in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours, adding 11/2 cups milk during last 30 minutes and seafood during last 15 minutes. Stir in combined remaining 1/2 cup milk and cornstarch, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and white pepper.

Canadian Fish Chowder - Another Tasty 365 Crockpot Chowder

6 entrée servings
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
2 cups water
1 cup each: finely chopped onion, carrots, celery
2 leeks (white parts only), thinly sliced
1 pound cod or halibut, cubed (1-inch)
1 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
1⁄4–1⁄2 teaspoon ground mace
Salt and white pepper, to taste
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced green onions

Per Serving:
Calories: 176 % calories from fat: 8 Protein (g): 18.4 Carbohydrate (g): 22.3 Fat (g): 1.6 Saturated fat (g): 0.6 Cholesterol (mg): 35.4 Sodium (mg): 311

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

1. Combine tomatoes, water, and vegetables in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours, adding fish, milk, and mace during last 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and white pepper. Sprinkle each bowl of chowder with green onions.

Chicken-Vegetable Chowder - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
2 cups Chicken Stock or chicken broth
1 can (10 1⁄4 ounces) reduced-sodium 98% fat-free cream of potato soup
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed (3⁄4-inch)
1 cup sliced carrots
1⁄2 cup Mexican-style whole kernel corn
1⁄2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 cups small broccoli florets
1⁄2 cup 2% reduced-fat milk
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 207 % calories from fat: 21 Protein (g): 21.3 Carbohydrate (g): 19.1 Fat (g): 4.8 Saturated fat (g): 1.3 Cholesterol (mg): 47.1 Sodium (mg): 107

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

1. Combine all ingredients, except broccoli, milk, salt, and pepper, in crockpot; cover and cook on low 6 to 8 hours, adding broccoli and milk during last 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Potato Chowder - Another Tasty Chowder

6 entrée servings
3 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
3 1⁄2 cups peeled cubed Idaho potatoes
1 cup chopped onion
1⁄4 cup thinly sliced celery
1⁄4–1⁄2 teaspoon celery seeds
1 cup whole milk
2 tablespoons cornstarch
Salt and pepper, to taste

Per Serving:
Calories: 212 % calories from fat: 17 Protein (g): 7.5 Carbohydrate (g): 37.1 Fat (g): 4.2 Saturated fat (g): 0.9 Cholesterol (mg): 1.3 Sodium (mg): 210

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

1. Combine all ingredients, except milk, cornstarch, salt, and pepper, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 3 to 4 hours. Stir in combined milk and cornstarch during last 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Variations
Easy Vichyssoise—Make recipe as above, substituting chopped leeks for half the onion and omitting celery and celery seeds. Process soup in food processor or blender until smooth. Serve warm, or refrigerate and serve chilled. Sprinkle each bowl of soup with minced fresh chives.
Potato au Gratin Chowder—Make recipe as above. Process half the chowder in food processor or blender until almost smooth; return to slow cooker and cook on high 10 minutes. Add 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese, stirring until melted. Sprinkle each bowl of chowder with ground nutmeg.

Sweet Onion and Bean Chowder - Another Great 365 Crockpot Recipe

8 entrée servings
2 cups each: reduced-sodium fat-free chicken and beef broth
1 can (151⁄2 ounces) Great Northern beans, rinsed, drained
1 1⁄2 pounds onions, thinly sliced
3⁄4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1⁄4 cup dry sherry (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Croutons

Per Serving:
Calories: 159 % calories from fat: 17 Protein (g): 10.1 Carbohydrate (g): 25 Fat (g): 3.2 Saturated fat (g): 0.6 Cholesterol (mg): 0 Sodium (mg): 443

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

1. Combine all ingredients, except sherry, salt, pepper, and Garlic Croutons, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 5 to 6 hours, adding sherry during last 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper; sprinkle each bowl of chowder with Garlic Croutons.

Cheesy Corn Chowder - Tasty 365 Crockpot Recipe

6 entrée servings
2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
8 ounces reduced-fat smoked sausage, sliced
1 can (16 ounces) each: whole kernel corn, cream-style corn
1 1⁄2 cups chopped tomatoes
1 each: medium chopped onion, red bell pepper, potato, minced clove garlic
2 cups whole milk, divided
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1⁄2–3⁄4 cup (2–3 ounces) shredded reduced-fat
Cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Garlic Croutons

Per Serving:
Calories: 326 % calories from fat: 16 Protein (g): 18 Carbohydrate (g): 54.7 Fat (g): 6.2 Saturated fat (g): 2.8 Cholesterol (mg): 29.8 Sodium (mg): 786

Exchanges:
Milk: 0.0 Vegetable: 2.0 Fruit: 0.0 Bread: 3.0 Meat: 1.0 Fat: 0.0

1. Combine all ingredients, except milk, cornstarch cheese, salt, pepper, and Garlic Croutons, in crockpot; cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours, adding 1 cup milk during last 30 minutes. Stir in remaining combined 1 cup milk and cornstarch, stirring 2 to 3 minutes. Add cheese, stirring until melted. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle each bowl of soup with Garlic Croutons.