Broccoli Potato Soup
A tasty and made-from-scratch soup that comes together quickly with the help of instant mashed potatoes and powdered milk.
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 194 kcal
- 4 cups broccoli chopped
- 1 onion small, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth low-sodium
- 1 cup evaporated milk non-fat
- 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes (prepare with water to make 1 cup potatoes; could also use 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes.)
- salt and pepper to taste, optional
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese shredded (or American)
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.
Nutrition Information: Serving: 1/4 of recipe| Calories: 194kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 310mg | Vitamin D: 1mcg | Potassium: 921mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Calcium: 307 mg | Iron: 2 mg
Source: MyPlate.gov