Healthy Recipe: Potato Soup

Ingredients

1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 large fennel bulb, chopped
1 cup of chopped red onion
2 large potatoes, peeled and sliced
3 cups of chicken broth (Try to get one low on sodium)
1 cup of fat-free milk (Yes! Fat Free!) ;)
2 teaspoons of lemon juice
2 teaspoons of toasted fennel seeds

Directions

1. Prepare a large soup pot

2. Heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. Add the fennel and onion to the pot.

4. Saute the vegetables until they are soft, it will likely take about 5 minutes.

5. Stir in the potatoes, chicken broth, milk and lemon juice. Cover the pot, reduce heat and simmer until the potatoes are nice and tender, probably about 15 minutes.

6. If you own a blender or food processor, puree the soup in batches until smooth. Pour the soup into the pot and heat until warmed.

7. Ladle into individual bowls and garnish with toasted fennel seeds.

8. Serve immediately!

Bon Appetit!