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Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup

Our Healthy Broccoli Potato Soup is not only easy to make but also figure-friendly! This one-pot wonder comes together with simple, everyday ingredients.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato soup
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 2 lb red potatoes about 6 medium
  • 3 carrots
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli florets 10-12 oz
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • cup flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk reduced fat shredded cheese
  • ½ cup low-fat sour cream
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Wash potatoes and peel carrots. Cut potatoes into chunks and slice carrots. 
    2 lb red potatoes, 3 carrots
  • Place in a large pot or dutch oven and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to medium heat and simmer until fork tender, about 10-15 minutes. Drain, reserving 1 cup of the potatoes; return the remaining potatoes and the carrots to the pot. In a small bowl mash the potatoes with a fork and return them to the pot.
  • Stir in chicken broth, salt, and pepper and heat to a boiling. Add broccoli and cook for 4 minutes stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium.
    4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, 1 bag frozen broccoli florets
  • Whisk the milk and flour together in a small bowl and add it into the pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until it thickens. Stir in cheese until melted. Add sour cream and green onions and cook until heated through.
    1 cup low-fat milk, ⅓ cup flour, 2 cups 2% milk reduced fat shredded cheese, ½ cup low-fat sour cream
  • Garnish with additional cheese and green onions, if desired.
    4 green onions, chopped

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Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 379mg | Potassium: 710mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4054IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 1mg