LOW-FAT POTATO SOUP

Low-Fat Potato Soup image

"My husband usually doesn't care for low-fat dishes," notes Natalie Warf of Spring Lake, North Carolina. "So after finishing a bowl of this rich-tasting soup, he was surprised to learn that it's very low in fat."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups diced peeled potatoes
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (12 ounces) fat-free evaporated milk, divided
1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, onion, celery, broth and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until vegetables are tender, 15-18 minutes. , Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup milk until smooth; stir into potato mixture. Add the remaining milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges