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Are you looking for the perfect light potato soup? Low-fat milk and cheese as well as light sour cream make this soup creamy and light.
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5 from 5 votes

Light & Creamy Potato Soup

Are you looking for the perfect light potato soup? Low-fat milk and cheese as well as light sour cream make this soup creamy and light.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: potato soup
Servings: 8
Author: Mindy Boyd

Ingredients

  • 2 lb red potatoes, about 6 medium
  • 3 carrots, peeled
  • 1 carton low-sodium chicken broth, 32 ounces
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 bag frozen broccoli florets, 12 ounces
  • 1 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • 2 cups 2% milk reduced fat cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
  • 4 green onions, chopped

Instructions

  • Cut potatoes and carrots into bite sized pieces and place in a Dutch oven. Add just enough water to cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce heat and cook until potatoes and carrots are very 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 the chicken broth, salt, and pepper; heat to a boiling. Add broccoli and cook for 4 minutes stirring occasionally; reduce heat to medium.
  • Whisk the milk and flour together in a small bowl and add it to 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.
  • Garnish with additional cheese and green onions, if desired.