Soups are a favorite for dinner, all year long but especially during the Fall and Winter months when the temperatures start to plummet and the snow starts to fall. Here you will find a healthy, hearty potato soup that will warm you on those chilly days

Ingredients: Serves 4

• 3 or 4 small red potatoes (washed and cubed)
• 1 good sized carrot (washed, peeled and diced)
• ¼ green or red pepper (washed and diced)
• ¼ head fresh broccoli (washed and diced)
• ¼ head fresh cauliflower (washed and diced)
• 1 small onion (peeled, washed and diced)
• 1 stalk fresh celery (washed and diced) can substitute 1 teaspoon fresh ground celery seed
• 2-3 fresh mushrooms (washed and diced)
• 1 can condensed low fat milk
• 3 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or low fat margarine ( or olive oil, your preference)
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ¼ teaspoon Mrs. Dashes table blend seasoning
• 1 teaspoon fresh garlic
• 2 – 4 slices of low fat swiss cheese, farmers cheese, Velveeta or cheddar (according to your taste)

Directions:

• Bring water to boil
• Add all vegetables and seasonings
• Cook until Veggies are tended
• Add milk (and a little more water if necessary)
• Bring back to boil and then reduce heat
• Add cheese and butter, let simmer for 15 to 20 minutes

We serve it with crackers or just bread and butter on the side, however it can be served alone or with your favorite bread product for dipping. You can substitute non-fat dry milk, 1% or 2% or skim milk to help reduce fat and calories.