CHUNKY PEPPER POTATO SOUP

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This is our favorite vegetable soup recipe. I got it from a friend and made some changes to make it lighter. It is quick, colorful and satisfying-and you would never know it's low-fat! -Denise Mayer, Modesto, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
4 medium potatoes, cubed
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, chopped
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
3 cups 1% milk, divided
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan coated with cooking spray, cook onion until tender. Stir in the potatoes, peppers and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. , Stir in 2-1/2 cups milk. Combine cornstarch and remaining milk until smooth. Gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the salt, pepper and cayenne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 158 calories, Fat 1g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 504mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges