Lightened Up Potato Soup Recipes

LIGHTENED-UP POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Put potatos and herbs in a large saucepan; add stock and bring to boil. Simmer, uncovered, for about 15 minutes.
• 2. In a medium skillet, heat oil over med high heat. Add garlic and leeks and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add mixture to broth; puree in batches in a food processor ( or use a immersion blender) then stir in buttermilk.
• 3. Return to sauceapn and simmer for 5 minutes seasoning with salt and pepper and serve..

COOKING LIGHT LOADED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Pierce potatoes with a fork.
• Microwave on high 13 minutes or until tender.
• Cut in half and cool slightly.
• While potatoes cook, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Add onion and saute 3 minutes.
• Add broth.
• Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk.
• Add to pan with 1 1/2 cups milk.
• Bring to a boil and stir often.
• Cook 1 minute.
• Remove from heat and stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange bacon on a paper towel on microwave-safe plate.
• Cover with a paper towel and microwave on high for 4 minutes.
• Crumble bacon.
• Discard potato skins.
• Coarsely mash potatoes into soup.
• Top with cheese, green onions, and bacon.