Quick and Healthy Potato Soup

Recipe by Potatoes USA

Basic Potato Soup

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Start to finish: 30 minutes
Cost per serving: $1.46

Ingredients

• 2 cups stock or reduced-sodium broth
• 1 1/4 lbs. white potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size cubes
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, peeled and chopped
• 1 cup fat-free half and half or milk
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme or Italian seasoning
• Sea salt or garlic salt to taste
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Bring broth to a boil in a large saucepan. Chop vegetables while broth is heating, then add to saucepan. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Let cool slightly, then puree until smooth, or until soup is desired consistency. Stir in remaining ingredients and cook for 5 minutes more. Makes 4 servings.

Nutritional analysis per serving without skins:
Calories: 220, Fat: 1.5g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 5mg, Sodium: 340mg, Potassium: 205mg, Carbohydrates: 41g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 9g, Vitamin A: 45%, Vitamin C: 60%, Calcium: 10%, Iron: 10%

Variations

Broccoli, Chicken and Cheddar Soup

Stir 1 cup each: small broccoli flowerettes, diced cooked chicken and reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese into hot soup. Cook for 5 minutes more.
Cost per serving: $2.00
Nutritional analysis per serving without skins:
Calories: 340, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 40mg, Sodium: 590mg, Potassium: 309mg, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g, Protein: 22g, Vitamin A: 60%, Vitamin C: 90%, Calcium: 50%, Iron: 10%

Potato Corn Chowder Soup

Chunky Potato Minestrone Soup