Lower Fat Potato Soup

Low-fat and delicious, this is a wonderful recipe for anyone on a reduced-fat diet. The addition of potato flakes makes the soup thick and creamy with out adding unwanted fat or cholesterol.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 204 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 ½ cups skim milk
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 pinch dried parsley
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans fat-free chicken broth
• ½ cup potato flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Coat a large pot with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the onion and celery and saute for 10 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add the broth and potatoes and stir well. Now stir in the parsley, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the milk and continue to simmer for 10 minutes. Finally, stir in the potato flakes and allow to heat through.