cream of green chile soup

August 3rd, 2008

You possibly will not think it is possible to lose weight while on a diet which includes cream of green chile soup but it is obtainable. The key is to not eat cream of green chile soup or other high calorie soups every day but in moderation.

This is what I do, I allow myself moderately high calorie food one meal per week. I eat a healthy diet for 6 days of the week, say 1400 to 1800 calories per day, and then one day, I eat anything - without going crazy of course.

I have been sticking to this diet for the last month and it has enabled me to lose 5 kilos. I have not changed my exercise plan or taken any vitamins or diet food. I have simply been aware of what I eat on most days and then eat whatever I feel like one day per week.

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Cream of Green Chile Soup

This soup was famous at the Anasazi in Midland, Texas, which has now closed.

1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/3 cup minced onion
1 large garlic clove
1/2 pound fresh mild green chiles, such
as Anaheim, roasted and chopped
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup half-and-half
Freshly ground white pepper, to taste

In a saucepan bring the broth to a boil with the onion. Boil the mixture for 5 minutes, and let it cool.

In a food processor chop fine the garlic and the chiles; add the cream cheese, sour cream and cumin. Blend the mixture until it is combined well. With the motor running add the broth mixture in a steady stream. Blend the mixture until it is combined well, and transfer it to a large bowl. Stir in the half-and-half, white pepper and salt to taste, and chill the soup, covered, for at least 2 hours or overnight.

Makes about 8 cups, serving 8 to 10.

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