Broccoli Potato Soup
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Number of Servings: 4
- Cups of Fruits and Vegetables Per Person: 1
Ingredients:
- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 small chopped onion
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low sodium
- 1 cup evaporated milk, nonfat
- 1 cup mashed potatoes, instant prepared in water
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup cheese, shredded cheddar or American
Directions:
- Wash hands.
- Combine broccoli, onion, and broth in large sauce pan.
- Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Add milk to soup. Slowly stir in potatoes.
- Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir in a little more milk or water if soup starts to become too thick.
- Ladle into serving bowls.
- Sprinkle about 1 Tablespoon cheese over each serving.
Serving size: 1/4 recipe
Each serving provides:
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 200
- Calories from fat: 50
| % Daily Value (DV)* | |
| Total Fat 6 g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 2 g | 10% |
| Trans Fat 0 g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 10 mg | 3% |
| Sodium 350 mg | 15% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25 g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 2 g | 8% |
| Sugars | 10 g |
| Protein | 15 g |
| Vitamin A | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 110% |
| Calcium | 30% |
| Iron | 8% |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | |
Source: Produce for Better Health
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