Low Fat Potato Soup Recipes

CREAMY LOW-FAT POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In a saucepan combine the cubed potatoes with onion, celery, cayenne, garlic powder and bouillon powder and chicken broth (start with 2 teaspoon bouillon powder) bring to a simmer over medium heat.
• Reduce heat cover and simmer for about 20 minutes or until veggies are tender (at this point you may add in more bouillon powder if desired).
• In a small bowl whisk together 1/4 cup evaporated milk with 3 tablespoons cornstarch until smooth; stir into the simmering broth mixing constantly.
• Add in the remaining evaporated milk; bring back to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 3-5 minutes or until bubbly and thickened.
• Remove from heat season with black pepper and salt if desired, then stir in the shredded cheese.
• Delicious!

CREAMY POTATO SOUP (LOW-FAT/HEART-HEALTHY)

Steps:

• Pour 4 cups vegetable broth into large pot; add potatoes; bring to a boil and simmer until fork-tender; drain and slightly mash potatoes; reserve broth.
• Pour remaining 1 cup vegetable broth into medium pot; add cauliflower and onions; bring to a boil and simmer until very soft.
• Scoop cauliflower mixture into blender and process until smooth. Add reserved broth from cooked potatoes if necessary.
• Blend 1/2 cup milk with brown rice flour in a bowl with a fork; set aside. Pour pureed cauliflower and remaining 1 cup milk into medium pot. Heat until warmed through, then slowly whisk in milk/rice flour mixture.
• Continue whisking while heating until soup base thickens. Add reserved potatoes (and remaining broth if needed); heat until thickened and bubbly.
• Serve soup into bowls garnished with 1 Tbs. shredded cheese and 1/2 slice prepared turkey bacon.

LOW-FAT POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium stockpot over medium heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until slightly translucent, about 5 minutes. Add celery and cook for 2 more minutes. Add leeks and cook, stirring frequently, until limp, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and add potatoes and 3 cups water. Cook until potatoes are slightly soft, adding just enough water to keep potatoes and leeks covered, 20 to 25 minutes. Slowly add milk while stirring continuously. Add salt and pepper and cook until heated through, 5 to 10 minutes.

LOW-FAT LOADED BAKED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Combine first six ingredients in a slow cooker.
• Cover and cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours,until potatoes are tender.
• Remove 1 cup of mixture and mash potatoes; return to cooker.
• Add Half and Half, cheese, and chives; mix well.
• Heat thoroughly.
• To serve: Top with dollop of sour cream, sprinkles of cooked bacon and more cheese, if desired.

LOW-FAT POTATO AND LEEK SOUP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large soup pot. Add garlic, shallots, carrots and leeks. Cook for 5 minutes, or until soft.
• Add potatoes, broth and milk. Bring to a boil, then turn down to a simmer and cook for about 25 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender.
• Blend until smooth with an immersion blender or in small batches in a standard blender.
• Adjust seasoning to taste. Serve warm garnished with chives.