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Vegetable Cheese Soup

Vegetable Cheese Soup
Makes: 4 servings

Swiss cheese, vegetables, and curry powder make this thick and creamy soup a filling meal on a cold night this winter. Serve with whole wheat toast on the side.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups water, divided
  • 3 cups mixed vegetables, frozen or fresh, chopped
  • 1/4 cup onions, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoon curry powder (optional)
  • 1 cup non-fat dry milk
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, cut into small pieces
  • green onions, optional

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add vegetables, onions, salt, and curry powder, if using. Reduce heat, cover and cook until almost tender.
  3. Mix remaining 1 cup water, dry milk, and cornstarch together in a small bowl. Add to partially cooked vegetables.
  4. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened.
  5. Add cheese and stir until melted. Add more water if too thick.
  6. Top with green onions if desired.

Notes

Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.

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Source:

University of Nebraska at Lincoln
Nebraska Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 218
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Sodium 172 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Calcium 376 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 556 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 218
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 16 mg
Carbohydrates 30 g
Dietary Fiber 6 g
Total Sugars 13 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 14 g
Minerals
Calcium 376 mg
Potassium 556 mg
Sodium 172 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 56 mg
Phosphorus 314 mg
Selenium 9 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 439 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 2 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 32 mcg
Folate 37 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.5 mg
Niacin 1 mg
Choline 64 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Dairy 1 1/4 cups
Vegetables 1 cups