"Healthified" Cheesy Potato Chowder

What is "Healthified"?

We've replaced ingredients with great-tasting alternatives to create better-for-you recipes that are just as yummy as the originals.

Did You Know?

Because red-skinned potatoes are firmer and will retain their shape better than russets, they are the best choice for soups or chowders such as this.

Substitution

You can use reduced-fat sour cream instead of the fat-free product if you prefer.

24 reviews

31 ratings

71% less fat • 69% less sat fat • 50% more fiber than the original recipe—see the comparison. Chock-full of healthified ingredients, this is one soup you’ll want to chow down. The fat is drastically reduced while fiber is increased by going green with broccoli. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:30 min

Start to Finish:1 hr

makes:8 servings (1 1/4 cups each)

6	medium red potatoes (2 lb), unpeeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1	carton (32 oz) Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
1/2	teaspoon salt
1/2	teaspoon pepper
1	bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen broccoli cuts
1/3	cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1	cup fat-free (skim) milk
8	oz brick 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)*
1/2	cup fat-free sour cream
4	medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)

1.	In 5-quart Dutch oven, place potatoes; add just enough water to cover. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Drain. Reserve 1 cup potatoes; return remaining potatoes to saucepan. In small bowl, mash reserved potatoes with fork; return to saucepan.
2.	Stir in broth, salt and pepper. Heat to boiling. Add broccoli. Return to boiling; cook uncovered 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium.
3.	In small bowl with wire whisk, stir flour into milk until well mixed. Add milk mixture to potato mixture, stirring constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens and boils. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Stir in sour cream and green onions; cook until thoroughly heated.
4.	To serve, ladle soup into bowls.

Nutritional Information

1 Serving: Calories 240 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 4g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 20mg; Sodium 710mg; Total Carbohydrate 32g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 5g); Protein 13g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 15%; Vitamin C 25%; Calcium 30%; Iron 15% Exchanges: 2 Starch; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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