Chicken Chili Corn Soup (G.i. Diet)

Tish's Note:

I got this recipe from one of my friends in small group that shared it with us one evening. Tasty and light. Similar to a pozole. Delicious without the fat. You can add some cornstarch at the end to thicken it up :)

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
• 2 slices Canadian bacon , chopped
• 4 jalapeno chiles , seeded and finely chopped (medium-strength)
• 1 onion , finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove , finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leave
• 1 large sweet potato , peeled and chopped
• 2 skinless chicken breasts , chopped
• 1 cup corn kernel (frozen, fresh, or canned)
• 5 cups chicken broth
• ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Melt the butter in a nonstick pot and fry the chiles, bacon, onion, and garlic until the onion is soft, adding a dash of water if necessary to prevent sticking.
2. Add the remaining ingredients and simmer, covered for 20 minutes.
3. Season to taste with black pepper.