Instant Potato Soup Mix

INGREDIENTS:

1 tb All-purpose flour
1 ts Low-calorie margarine
1/4 c Chopped white onion
1/2 c Leftover mashed potatoes
1/2 c Low-fat low-sodium chicken
-broth
2/3 c Nonfat milk
1/4 ts White pepper
1 ts Dried chives

Combine the flour and margarine in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir with a whisk to make smooth. Add the onions and stir for 1 minute. Alternately add the potatoes and broth until thick and sticky. Slowly whisk the milk into the mixture until smooth.

Reduce the heat and add the pepper and chives. Simmer for 5 minutes and serve hot.

Exchanges: Carbohydrate Exchange --
2&1/2 Fat Exchange --
1&1/2 Calories --
272 Calories from Fat --
101 Total Fat --
11g Saturated Fat --
5g Cholesterol --
18mg Sodium --
532mg Carbohydrate --
36g Dietary Fiber --
3g Sugars --
13g Protein --
11g

Recipe for Wednesday, 4/22/98

Wondering what to do with those leftover mashed potatoes? Fix this soup and a quick salad, and you're ready to eat!

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