Creamy vegetable soup

16 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cansLow-sodium chicken broth (16 oz. ea.)
2eachesCarrots, chopped
2mediumsUnpeeled potatoes, chopped
2mediumsOnions, chopped
½cupUncooked brown rice
8cupsCoarsely chopped fresh broccoli
8cupsCoarsely chopped fresh cauliflower
4cupsSkim milk
¼teaspoonPepper

Directions

In a large kettle, combine broth, carrots, potatoes, onions and rice; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 20 minutes. Add broccoli and cauliflower; simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Cool slightly. Puree half of the mixture in a blender or food processor; return to kettle. Add milk and pepper. mix well. Heat through (do not boil). Serves 16. Diabetic Exchanges: One serving equals 1 Vegetable, ½ Skim Milk, ½ Starch; also, 105 Calories, 83mg Sodium, 1mg Cholesterol, 17g Carbohydrate, 6g Protein, 1g Fat. SOURCE:*Taste of Home Magazine, December/January 1995. POSTED BY: Jim Bodle 2/95

Submitted By JIM BODLE On 02-03-95