[recipe] Low-Fat Potato Soup

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Low-Fat Potato Soup

 

1 3/4 cups diced peeled potatoes

1 medium onion, chopped1/4 cup chopped celery

1 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth

1/8 tsp pepper

3 Tbs cornstarch

1 can (12oz) evaporated skim milk, divided

1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

 

In a large saucepan, combine poataoes, onion, celery,

broth and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and

simmer for 15 to 18 minutes or until the vegetables are

tender. Combine the cornstarch and 1/4 cup of the milk

until smooth; stir into potato mixture. Add the remaining

milk. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in cheese until melted.

Yield: 5 servings

One serving equals 178 calories. (only 2 gm fat & 8 mg cholesterol)

 

 

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