"Healthified" Cheesy Potato Chowder
Recipe from Betty Crocker

Healthified ingredients reduce the fat, while fiber is increased by going green with broccoli. It has 71% less fat, 69% less sat fat, and 50% more fiber than the original recipe.


Healthified Cheesy Potato Chowder

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Servings: 8 servings (1 1/4 cups each)
Prep Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr
Related Categories: Chowders, Chowders, Dutch Oven, Low Carb, Low Fat, Potatoes, Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Potato Soup, Red Potatoes, Soup, Vegetarian Potato, Vegetarian Soup
 
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Ingredients
  • 6 
    medium unpeeled red potatoes (2 lb), cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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  • 1  carton
    (32 oz) Progresso® reduced-sodium chicken broth (4 cups)
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    salt
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  • 1/2  teaspoon
    pepper
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  • 1  bag
    (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers frozen broccoli cuts
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  • 1/3  cup
    Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
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  • 1  cup
    fat-free (skim) milk
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  • 1  brick
    (8 oz) 2% milk reduced-fat sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)*
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  • 1/2  cup
    fat-free sour cream
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  • 4 
    medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
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Directions
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, stir flour into milk with wire whisk 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.
Nutrition information
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. Daily Values: 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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