Broccoli Potato Soup

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  • Number of Servings: 9
Ingredients
2.5lbs potatoes, (skin on) chopped2 stalks celery ,chopped1/2 large onion, chopped4 cups frozen broccoli florets1 oz butter or margarine2 cups skim milk1tsp saltpepper to taste**2 cups of water reserved from boiling potatoes**
Directions
In a large pot add potatoes, celery, and onions cover with water. Bring to a boil & cook for about 20 min or until all tender. Add broccoli in when there is about 5 minutes left in cooking time. Drain the water reserving 2 cups for soup.
In a large food processor blend 1/2 potato mixture with 1/2 cup of reserved water. Repeat with remainder. You could also use hand masher for this if you do not have a food processor.
Add potato/broccoli mixture back into pot, add remainder of water, and last 4 ingredients. Stir well.
Serve with shredded cheese & bacon bits.
Makes about 9-1 cups servings.

Number of Servings: 9

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BONDGIRL2010.

Servings Per Recipe: 9
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 149.0
  • Total Fat: 1.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 1.1 mg
  • Sodium: 326.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 28.3 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.8 g
  • Protein: 5.4 g

Member Reviews
  • SNOWMAIDEN
    Made as written - quite an earthy tasting soup, deep, soothing flavour which I really enjoyed. Will definitely make again. Goes beautifully with nutty/wholemeal bread.
    - 2/27/16
  • ANNIO54
    A little bland but good starter. Needs a lot more spicing up. - 5/14/15