Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Potato Basil Soup takes 20 minutes to prepare.

Potato Basil Soup takes 30 minutes to cook.

Potato Basil Soup makes 2 servings.

The ingredients for Potato Basil Soup are:

2 potatoes, cubed
1/4 cup onions, chopped
2 carrots, sliced
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 cups 1% milk
5 leaves fresh basil, chopped
3/4 cup potato flakes
Salt
Pepper
1 Tbsp Parmsean cheese (optional)

Here is how you make Potato Basil Soup:

In a large saucepan add potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic. Put enough water in pan to just cover ingredients. Cook till vegetables are just tender. Remove from heat and cool slightly; and then add milk, basil, and salt, pepper to taste. Place back on stove and heat through, being careful not to boil. As it warms, sprinkle in potato flakes. This is used to thicken the soup slightly. Ladle in bowls. (Optional, sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top, adds additional 23 cal. per serving). Enjoy!Serving Size:?2 large servingsNumber of Servings: 2Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user DEEKAYE.

The nutritional information for Potato Basil Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 2
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 518.8

• Total Fat: 6.7 g
• Cholesterol: 13.8 mg
• Sodium: 3,781.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 96.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.9 g
• Protein: 18.3 g