while i'm not a huge fan of january or february and the cold that they bring, i am a huge fan of simple soup recipes. there is no better time of year than now to make big batches of soup!
soup can really be at either end of the health spectrum. there are broth-based, veggie-filled, good-for-you varieties, and there are some that are loaded with cream and calories. this recipe from southern living (my favorite magazine) is a great compromise for when you want one of those hearty, creamy soups without the caloric load.
you will need:
- 4 red potatoes
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 1/4 cups low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 cups milk (recipe called for 1% but i used skim with no problem!)
- 1/4 cup lite sour cream (can also replace with greek yogurt)
- salt & pepper
- bacon and cheese for topping, if desired
1. pierce potatoes with a fork, and microwave on high for 13 minutes. let cool.
2. saute onion in oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. add broth. combine flour and 1/2 cup milk and add to the pan. then add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of milk.
3. bring to a boil, stirring often. boil for 1 minute.
4. remove from heat and stir in sour cream, salt and pepper.
5. discard potato skins and coarsely mash into the soup. top with cheese and bacon.
this recipe makes 4 servings, and each only has 325 calories-not bad for a loaded potato soup!
here's how mine turned out...so good with a grilled cheese sandwich!
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enjoy!
