MAKEOVER CHEESY HAM 'N' POTATO SOUP

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This better-for-you version uses lean ham, canola oil, fat-free milk and reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Additional potatoes, whirred in the food processor, plus dry milk powder help keep the soup's thick creamy texture. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups cubed potatoes
1-1/2 cups water
1-1/2 cups cubed fully cooked lean ham
1 large onion, chopped
2 teaspoons canola oil
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups fat-free milk
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) finely shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup frozen broccoli florets, thawed and chopped

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring potatoes and water to a boil. Cover and cook for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid. In a blender or food processor, process reserved liquid and 1/4 cup cooked potatoes until smooth; set aside. Set remaining potatoes aside., In a large saucepan, saute ham and onion in oil until onion is tender. In a bowl, combine milk powder, flour, pepper, milk and processed potato mixture until smooth. Stir into ham and onion. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened., Reduce heat to low. Add the cheese, broccoli and reserved potatoes; cook and stir over low heat until cheese is melted and heated through. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 604mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges