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Old August 18, 2011   #37
Zana
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Spicy Broccoli Potato Soup Recipe

For a very comforting soup with a nice, creamy texture, try this one with
nutritious broccoli and chunks of potato. The red pepper flakes add a hint
of spice, and the fresh herbs make this a truly delicious soup.—Crystal
Kelso, Sandy, Oregon

8 Servings
Prep: 25 min.
Cook: 4-1/2 hours

Ingredients

1 pound small red potatoes, cubed
1 large onion, chopped
1 large carrot, coarsely chopped
7 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups water
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) condensed cream of broccoli soup, undiluted
1 teaspoon each minced fresh thyme, basil and parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups frozen chopped broccoli, thawed and drained
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Havarti cheese

Directions

• Place the potatoes, onion, carrot and garlic in a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker.
• Add the water, soup and seasonings.
• Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until heated through.
• Stir in broccoli and cheese.
• Cover and cook for 30 minutes or until broccoli is tender.

Yield: 8 cups (2 quarts).

Nutrition Facts:
1 cup equals 158 calories
6 g fat (3 g saturated fat)
15 mg cholesterol
563 mg sodium
20 g carbohydrate
3 g fiber
7 g protein

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Broccoli Potato Soup published in Taste of Home Everyday Slow Cooker & One Dish Recipes Annual 2009, p22
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