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Broccoli Potato Soup

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  • 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:

  1. Wash hands.
  2. Combine broccoli, onion, and broth in large sauce pan.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add milk to soup. Slowly stir in potatoes.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper; stir in a little more milk or water if soup starts to become too thick.
  8. Ladle into serving bowls.
  9. 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 g10%
Trans Fat 0 g0%
Cholesterol 10 mg3%
Sodium 350 mg15%
Total Carbohydrate 25 g8%
Dietary Fiber 2 g8%
Sugars10 g
Protein15 g
Vitamin A15%
Vitamin C110%
Calcium30%
Iron8%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Source: Produce for Better Health