Lite and Luscious Potato Cheese Soup
Lite and Luscious Potato Cheese Soup is a creamy and comforting soup that will fill you up without filling out your waistline. This healthy soup recipe uses low fat milk and reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese to trim down the fat in this dish. This potato soup recipe doesn't need any butter or cream. Instead, it gets all of its flavor from the garlic, onions, chicken stock, and some vegetable oil. The broth is thick and hearty, just like any cheesy potato soup should be. It is rich and delicious without being bad for you. This guilt-free soup is perfect for a chilly day. Enjoy!
Serves6
Cooking Vessel SizeLarge Stockpot
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pound Russet potatoes (about 6), peeled and chopped into 1/2" cubes
- 4 cup Chicken stock
- 2 cup Reduced fat milk
- 1/2 Yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 clove Garlic, peeled and finely minced
- 2 teaspoon Vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 cup Reduced fat sharp Cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 Green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup Non-fat Greek yogurt or light sour cream (for garnish)
Instructions
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In large stockpot, heat canola oil over medium heat.
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Add onions and saute until translucent.
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Add garlic and stir for another minute.
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Add chicken stock and potatoes.
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Bring to a boil and boil for about 15 minutes until potatoes are soft.
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Reduce heat to low and add milk, stirring to combine.
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With an immersion blender, blend potatoes and milk until creamy (or, use a regular blender, blending small batches until smooth and return to pot).
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Add 1 cup of cheese and stir until the cheese melts.
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Add salt and pepper to taste and serve with remaining 1/2 cup of cheddar cheese, green onions, and non-fat Greek yogurt as garnish.