Since joining Weight Watchers this recipe has become one of my favorite for a quick filling dinner with a low point value. It is super easy to throw together and full of tasty goodies. The leftovers are delicious too. The only downside to this recipe is the frozen grilled chicken that has that fake grilled meat chemically produced taste but I can get over that. The upside of the recipe is the use of black beans. We always have a can or two of black beans in the cabinet for quick salsa and bean dip. One of our dreams for the next house is to have a walk-in pantry or at least big deep cabinets. We will probably start buying cans of black beans by the case then. Tracy or I found this recipe on the WW website. At 4 points a serving, add some chips & salsa and maybe a beer, a very tasty meal can be achieved around 10 points or less.
Santa Fe Ravioletti Soup
POINTS value: 4
Prep: 3 minutes Cook: 12 minutes
2 (14-ounce) cans fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 (7-ounce) package three-cheese ravioletti (such as Buitoni)
1 (16-ounce) container refrigerated fresh salsa
1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (10-ounce) package diced cooked chicken (such as Tyson)
1 Teaspoon bottled minced garlic
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
Reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
1. Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan over high heat. Add ravioletti, and cook 3 minutes. Stir in salsa and next 3 ingredients. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring occasionally: stir in cilantro.
2. Ladle soup into bowls; top with sour cream, if desired.
Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1¼ sups soup).
Per Serving: CAL 234 (13% from fat); FAT 3.3g (sat 1.5g); PRO 19.4g; CARB 27g; FIB 3.6g; CHOL 44mg; IRON 1.7mg; SOD 859mg; CALC 59mg
This looks wonderful. The kids would enjoy it, too. I think I will have to try it. Thanks!!
Posted by: Leanne | 11/02/2009 at 11:44 AM