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POTATO SOUP

Preparation Time 15 minutes - Cooking Time 20 minutes -

Ingredients:
Potatoes - clean, peel if necessary, cut into small pieces, put into tall pot;
Onion, Parsnip, Carrot, Celery stalk - clean, cut into small pieces and add to pot;
Vegetable broth - add to veggies and cook until veggies are soft.
Add spices: Cumin, pepper, fennel and garam marsala
Optional: some heavy cream
Now, blend everything into a creamy soup.
You may want to top it with some fresh chopped chives or parsley on the plate; also a scoop of sour cream would be great for looks and taste.
Enjoy

NOTES
Potatoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. They are also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin B6, Potassium; and a very good source of Vitamin C.

Potatoes are a complex carbohydrate which are a vital part of a healthy diet, because they
- are assimilated more slowly;
- have less dramatic effect on blood sugar levels;
- are less processed;
- include a variety of other nutrients.

Foods rich in complex carbohydrates tend to contain
- fiber
- protein
- fat
- vitamins
- minerals
- other nutrients and calories



Posted by Elfriede on 17 Apr 2012 - 13:44 • » view archived recipes