Deluxe Potato Soup

By á-99086

Yield: 4 servings (4 cups)

Ingredients

• 2 C. milk
• 1 3/4 C. chicken broth
• 1 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 1 clove garlic, pressed
• 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 c. instant potato flakes
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
• 2 oz. broccoli, coarsely chopped (about 1/2 c.)
• Sliced green onions, shredded cheddar cheese, criply cooked, crumbled bacon and sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Measure milk and chicken broth; set aside. Melt butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add garlic and flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Add milk, chicken broth and potato flakes. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer.
2. Add chopped broccoli, salt and black pepper to soup; simmer, uncovered 3-5 minutes or until broccoli is tender. Remove saucepan from heat. Ladle soup into bowls; top with green onions, cheese, bacon, and sour cream, if desired.