Chunky Potato Soup
This recipe features a potato soup that is rich in flavor and texture but won't leave you with a heavy feeling after eating it. You'll appreciate the fact that you can enjoy a bowl of potato soup that isn't loaded with fat and calories. Try it. I think you'll like it (and so will your waistline).
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup sliced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups Vegetable Broth or water see Recipe Notes
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 5 cups)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup almond, rice, or soy milk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions, carrots, and celery until vegetables are softened. Stir in garlic, and cook for another minute, stirring constantly so garlic doesn’t burn.
- Add broth, potatoes, bay leaf, salt, thyme, and pepper. Bring to a boil. Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until potatoes are soft. Discard bay leaf. Add half of potato mixture to a food processor or blender, and process until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in almond milk, and parsley. Cook until heated through, and serve.
- Yield: 6 servings (serving size: about 1 cup)
Notes
- If you don’t have time to make your own vegetable broth, you can use a store-brought brand that’s Daniel Fast friendly. I recommend Kitchen Basics Unsalted Vegetable Stock.