Homemade Potato Soup

This is a old family favorite that I have updated. I have used white potatoes, red potatoes with skins on, and sweet potatoes, and substituted mushrooms for the carrots. It's a very versatile recipe.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 hr
• Total Time: 12 hr 25 mins
• Calories: 171 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 onions, chopped
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 3 stalks celery, diced
• 1 quart water
• 1 ½ cups soy milk
• 2 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
• 1 carrot, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon salt-free herb seasoning blend
• 6 medium white potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 tablespoon oil-packed minced garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a slow cooker, place the potatoes, onions, carrot, celery, oil-packed garlic, and bouillon cubes. Pour in the water, and season with parsley, herb seasoning blend, and Italian seasoning.

Step 2

Cover slow cooker, and cook soup 3 to 4 hours on High, or 10 to 12 hours on Low. Stir in soy milk during the final 30 minutes of cook time.

Step 3

Place broccoli over boiling water in a pot fitted with a steamer basket, and steam 5 minutes, or until tender but firm. Spoon into the soup to serve.