Healthy Potato Soup

Healthy Potato Soup


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The basis of this recipe came from a book called Family Favorites Made Lighter. It is a very soothing comforting bowl of soup.

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3 med potatoes, peeled and cut up (1 lb)

1 c water

1 c finely chopped onion (1 large)

1 stalk of celery diced

1 whole carrot or a handful of baby carrots, diced

a clove or two of garlic

1 t of instant chicken bouillon granules, or one bouillon cube

1/4 c dry milk powder

2 T flour

2 c skim milk

salt and pepper to taste

2 T snipped parsley or chives

In a large saucepan combine vegies, water, and bouillon. Bring to a boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 20 minutes or until vegies are tender. Mash slightly. (Do not drain.)

In a small bowl, stir milk powder and flour. Gradually add the milk, stirring until smooth. Stir in the milk/flour mixture into potato mixture. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Ladle into bowls, top with herbs.

Makes 5 servings. Cal-149, pro-7 g, carbs-30g, fiber-1g, sodium-252mg

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