Look Ma, I can cook!

I woke up not feeling very well today and decided to get creative in the kitchen. I love making homemade soups when I am feeling under the weather (and of course if its chilly out!) So here is a little something I made up today I call it, "Hearty and Healthy Potato Soup." ENJOY!! J
You need:

• 3 cups chopped/skinned white potatoes
• ¾ cup chopped onion (or 1 cup if not using shallot)
• ¼ cup chopped shallot (optional)


• 3 cups frozen broccoli and cauliflower


• ½ cup flour
• 4 cups light and fat free chicken broth (try College Inn, has least amount of sodium and fat)


• 4 cups skim milk
• 4 tbsp margarine
• 2 tsp. salt and pepper
• Seasonings of choice (I used garlic salt, basil and a complete seasoning)
• Grated parmesan cheese

Makes about 12 servings

In large sauce pan melt butter over med. heat. Add chopped onions & shallot (a shallot is a breed of onion and garlic together- I love the flavor it adds!) until, cook til tender.
Add flour, stir until well blended. Slowly add broth, continue cooking over med. heat until slightly thickened. Then add milk, potatoes, veggies, salt, pepper and seasonings. Stir, then cook on low for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat and serve sprinkled with parmesan, then EAT UP!

Soup is great to take to work, or eat on the go, just pop it in the mic. Or leftovers can be frozen for another time! If you don't like broccoli or cauliflower, try carrots. You could use red potatoes or mix white and red. Maybe add some chicken or turkey bacon, if you want. Cooking is all about being inventive and using ingredients you like, but don't forget to keep your calories in mind. This experiment turned out to be a great soup, I'm definitely making it again!! YUMM!

Nutrition Facts: According to calorie-count.com:

Serving size = 243 grams (about 1.6 cups)

Vitamin A 9% • Vitamin C 40% • Calcium 12% • Iron 4%
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet