Lower Fat Potato Soup

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This is a low fat, yet delicious soup, good for either a main course or as a soup course. I shared it with my weight loss group, and they loved it too!

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
45 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
5
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • 2 stalks celery, chopped

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth

  • 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 1 pinch dried parsley

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 ½ cups skim milk

  • ½ cup potato flakes

Directions

  1. Coat a large pot with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add the broth and potatoes and stir well. Now stir in the parsley, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the milk and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Finally, stir in the potato flakes and allow to heat through.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

204 Calories
0g Fat
40g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 204
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 325mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 15%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 40mg 200%
Calcium 129mg 10%
Iron 2mg 9%
Potassium 972mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.