BROCCOLI AND POTATO SOUP

Broccoli and Potato Soup image

For a very comforting soup with a nice, creamy texture, try this one with nutritious broccoli and chunks of potato. The red pepper flakes add a hint of spice, and the fresh herbs make this a truly delicious soup.-Crystal Kelso, Sandy, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 4h55m

Yield 8 cups (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 pound small red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon each minced fresh thyme, basil and parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup shredded Havarti cheese

Steps:

Place the potatoes, onion, carrot and garlic in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add the water, soup and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through. , Stir in broccoli and cheese. Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 563mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges