Heart-Healthy Creamy Potato Soup
Indulge in comfort without compromising your health with this Heart-Healthy Creamy Potato Soup, a nourishing twist on the classic potato soup recipe. Brimming with wholesome, nutrient-rich ingredients like Yukon Gold potatoes, fresh carrots, celery, and a luscious blend of low-fat Greek yogurt and unsweetened almond milk, this soup delivers creamy goodness without the heavy creams or excessive sodium. Seasoned with fragrant garlic, thyme, and a bay leaf, every spoonful is a flavorful delight, offering warmth and nutrition in equal measure. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make soup is ready in under an hour and serves as a satisfying meal for the whole family. Garnished with vibrant parsley, it’s a heart-healthy option that doesn’t skimp on taste.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 5 cups Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt, low-fat
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, minced garlic, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
Pour in the vegetable broth, then add the cubed potatoes, bay leaf, and dried thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for about 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a blender and puree.
Return the pureed soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the Greek yogurt and almond milk until well combined.
Season the soup with black pepper and salt, adjusting to taste.
Simmer for another 5 minutes until heated through.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1526 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.8 g | 39% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 18 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 2304 mg | 100% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 33.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.2 g | 100% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 1044 mg | 80% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 7295 mg | 155% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
