Recipe ~ Broccoli + Potato Soup

Each week I plan on trying out a new recipe! :) Last weekend, I was craving soup, and decided to try to make it from scratch. It turned out pretty good. Here is the recipe + some pics!

Broccoli Potato Soup:

2 medium red potatoes, chopped

1 14-ounce can reduced sodium chicken broth

3 cups small broccoli florets

2 cups milk

2 cups shredded smoked Gouda cheese (8 ounces)

3 tablespoons all purpose flour

Ground black pepper

1: In a large saucepan, combine potatoes and broth. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covererd for 8 minutes. Use a potato masher to mash potatoes slightly. Add broccoli and milk; bring just to simmering.

2: In a medium bowl, combine the 2 cups of cheese + flour; toss gently to coat. Gradually add to potatoe mixture, stirring until cheese is melted. Season to taste w/pepper.

3: Top each serving with greens + shredded cheese if desired.

Start to Finish: 25 minutes

Makes: 4 servings

Per serving: 365 cal, 18g fat, 74 mg chol, 782 mg sodium, 28 g carbo, 4 g fiber, 23 g protein

It turned out pretty yummy! I accidentally used regular gouda cheese instead of smoked! It makes a ton! Only downside of living alone and cooking for one, is the leftovers. And I HATE leftovers. I almost never want to have the dish again, so unfortunately the food goes to waste! :( I do have two great Hungry Girl Cookbooks (great!) that have low serving sizes ~ so I will be making a lot more from there! :)

Happy Cooking!

Recipe from: Shortcut Holiday Cooking Magazine (Better HOmes + Gardens Special Interest Publication)

I love cooking magazines + cookbooks! :)

xoxo

Sara