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Broccoli Potato Soup

Broccoli Potato Soup

141 Ratings
141 Ratings
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Broccoli Potato Soup
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

A tasty and made-from-scratch soup that comes together quickly with the help of instant mashed potatoes and powdered milk.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups broccoli, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth, low-sodium
  • 1 cup non-fat evaporated milk
  • 1/2 cup instant mashed potatoes, prepare with water for 1 cup potatoes (or 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes.)
  • salt and pepper (to taste, optional)
  • 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine broccoli, onion, and broth in large sauce pan.
  3. Bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  5. Add milk to soup. Slowly stir in potatoes.
  6. Cook, stirring constantly, until bubbly and thickened.
  7. Season with salt and pepper; stir in a little more milk or water if soup starts to become too thick.
  8. Ladle into serving bowls.
  9. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon cheese over each serving.

Notes

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Source:

Don’t Play With Your Food: Fall and Winter Cookbook
Arizona Nutrition Network

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 178
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 10 mg
Sodium 225 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 15 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 295 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 806 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 178
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 10 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 10 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 15 g
Minerals
Calcium 295 mg
Potassium 806 mg
Sodium 225 mg
Copper 198 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 47 mg
Phosphorus 308 mg
Selenium 6 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 122 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.3 mg
Vitamin B12 0.4 mg
Vitamin C 86 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 90 mcg
Folate 70 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 46 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/2 cups
Dairy 3/4 cups

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I didn't have just broccoli, so I used a bag of California medley (mixed cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli). It was delicious!!
10/05/11

I have the second bowl of this in my lap as I type this. Very good comfort food, everyone is eating it, will make again absolutely. Perfect for a chilly day. I did not have instant potatoes so made real, also didn't have evaporated milk so used extra milk in making the mashed potatoes. very comforting

06/14/11
My classes loved this one!
12/26/07
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