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Light Loaded Potato Soup
This creamy, thick loaded potato soup that is lighter and healthier thanks to the addition of cauliflower and Greek yogurt.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 head of cauliflower chopped into florets
- 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes washed and diced into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup milk, Low fat or whole are best
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt, reduced fat or whole milk
- cheese, bacon, and green onions for toppings
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add in the onion and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes stirring often.
- Add in the cauliflower, potatoes, thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper and saute for about 5 minutes. Add in the chicken broth and milk.
- Bring the mixture to a boil then cover with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 25-35 minutes.
- Remove the bay leaf. When the potatoes and cauliflower are fork tender, remove the soup from the heat and puree or blend with an immersion stick or in several batches in the blender.
- Stir the Greek yogurt into the soup until it is completely incorporated. Serve the soup topped with shredded cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, and green onions if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
5mg
(2%)
Sodium
881mg
(37%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 881mg | 37% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.