green chili soup

By beandip

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. dried whole oregano
• 3 medium boiling potatoes, cleaned and cut into small cubes
• 1 can (7 oz.) chopped green chilies
• 1 can (49.5 oz.) vegetable broth
• 3 oz. reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Preparation

Step 1

Coat a 2-quart saucepan with cooking spray; add onion and garlic and saute over medium heat for approximately 5 minutes until onion wilts.

Stir in cumin and pepper; continue to cook 2-3 minutes or until onion starts to show signs of browning.

Add oregano, potatoes, green chilies and chicken broth. Bring to a boil; cover and simmer for 45 minutes. Serve hot with cheese sprinkled evenly over each serving.