Lusciously Creamy Healthy Potato and Garlic Soup
This Lusciously Creamy Healthy Potato and Garlic Soup takes inspiration from traditional creamy potato soups but with a healthier twist. By incorporating fat-free cream cheese and roasted garlic, this recipe achieves an incredibly rich and savory taste that's surprisingly low in calories and fat. Perfect for a cozy lunch or a special gathering, this soup is packed with flavor and nutritious ingredients. Garnished with crumbled turkey bacon, scallions, and a sprinkle of 2% cheddar cheese, it's bound to impress your guests, making it an ideal choice for any event, including teacher appreciation luncheons. Enjoy a bowl of comfort that won't weigh you down!
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Servings
180
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
Yellow onion
1 medium (diced)
Russet potatoes
12 cups (peeled and cubed)
Chicken stock
10 cups (homemade with all fat skimmed)
Seasoning salt
2 teaspoons (preferably Lawry's)
Ground black pepper
1 teaspoon
Roasted garlic
1 head
Fat-free cream cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages
Half-and-half cream
2.5 cups
Scallions
10 (sliced)
Turkey bacon
1 lb (cooked and crumbled)
2% cheddar cheese
8 ounces (shredded)
Cooking spray
(for coating the pot)
Instructions
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1. Heat a large soup pot over medium heat and lightly coat with cooking spray. Add the diced onions and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until they become soft and translucent.
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2. Stir in the cubed russet potatoes and pour in the chicken stock. Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a low boil and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 15-20 minutes.
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3. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the roasted garlic cloves, seasoning salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
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4. Once the potatoes are tender, use a hand-held immersion blender to puree the soup until it's smooth and creamy. Continue to simmer for another 5-7 minutes.
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5. Stir in the fat-free cream cheese and half-and-half cream, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover the pot and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom.
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6. Before serving, check the seasoning again and adjust if necessary. Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon, sliced scallions, and shredded 2% cheddar cheese.
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7. Enjoy your from-scratch creamy potato soup that’s both delicious and healthy!
Nutrition Information
4.5g
Fat
27g
Carbs
7g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the name of this healthy potato soup recipe?
The recipe is called Lusciously Creamy Healthy Potato and Garlic Soup.
How many calories are in a serving of this soup?
Each serving contains approximately 180 calories.
What makes this potato soup a healthier version?
This recipe uses fat-free cream cheese, skimmed chicken stock, and 2% cheddar cheese to reduce fat and calories while maintaining a creamy texture.
What type of potatoes should I use?
The recipe specifically calls for 12 cups of Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed.
What are the primary flavor components of this soup?
The primary flavors come from roasted garlic, yellow onions, and Lawry's seasoning salt.
How much garlic is needed for this recipe?
You will need 1 whole head of roasted garlic.
Is there a specific type of stock recommended?
The recipe suggests using 10 cups of homemade chicken stock with all fat skimmed off.
What is used to achieve the creamy consistency?
The soup achieves its creaminess through pureeing the potatoes with an immersion blender and adding fat-free cream cheese and half-and-half cream.
What type of cream cheese is used in this soup?
The recipe calls for two 8-ounce packages of fat-free cream cheese.
How much fat is in one serving of the soup?
There are 4.5 grams of fat per serving.
How many grams of protein are in each serving?
Each serving provides 7 grams of protein.
How many carbohydrates are in this soup?
There are 27 grams of carbohydrates per serving.
How do I prepare the onions for this recipe?
One medium yellow onion should be diced and sautéed for 3-4 minutes until soft.
What is the recommended seasoning for this soup?
The recipe recommends 2 teaspoons of seasoning salt (preferably Lawry's) and 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper.
What kind of blender is best for this recipe?
A hand-held immersion blender is recommended to puree the soup until smooth and creamy.
What are the suggested toppings for serving?
The soup should be topped with crumbled turkey bacon, sliced scallions, and shredded 2% cheddar cheese.
How long do the potatoes need to boil?
The potatoes should be boiled for about 15-20 minutes until they are tender.
When should the cream cheese and half-and-half be added?
They should be stirred in after the soup has been pureed, then the soup should simmer for another 15-20 minutes.
How much turkey bacon is required?
The recipe calls for 1 pound of turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled.
What kind of cheese is used for the garnish?
The recipe uses 8 ounces of shredded 2% cheddar cheese.
How many scallions are used in the recipe?
The recipe includes 10 sliced scallions for garnishing.
Can this soup be served at special events?
Yes, it is described as an ideal choice for cozy lunches, special gatherings, and teacher appreciation luncheons.
Is this soup suitable for vegetarians?
It is tagged as vegetarian-friendly; however, you would need to substitute the chicken stock with vegetable stock and omit the turkey bacon garnish.
How much half-and-half cream is used?
The recipe calls for 2.5 cups of half-and-half cream.
What is the final step before serving the soup?
The final step is to check the seasoning one last time and adjust if necessary before serving hot with toppings.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are a total of 12 ingredients in this recipe.
How should the pot be prepared before cooking?
The large soup pot should be lightly coated with cooking spray before heating.
How long is the total simmering time after pureeing?
The soup simmers for 5-7 minutes after pureeing, and then another 15-20 minutes after adding the dairy components.
What is the texture of this soup?
The soup is described as lusciously creamy, rich, and smooth.
Why is roasted garlic used instead of raw garlic?
Roasted garlic is used to provide an incredibly rich and savory taste that enhances the depth of the soup.