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Meatless Monday Potato Soup

It is another meatless Monday, and I have to choose what to eat today, while avoiding meat.  It’s not so easy when you are surrounded by meat eaters!  For breakfast I had a banana and a hand full of grapes.  For lunch I had a Mexican pasta salad that I threw together last night, and that was inspired by The Pioneer Woman.  I also had avocado hummus with baby carrots and Fritos.  Yes, I know the Fritos are not healthy, but they are meatless.  They were both delicious.  I had a chocolate chip cookie for a snack, yeah not healthy.  I did have some Kind Bars, but the cookie sounded better.  LOL!

The Avocado Hummus was so fresh and yummy!  It has just a few ingredients, which I really love.   This is the recipe I used for my Avocado Hummus.  I omitted the red pepper flakes, but I’m sure it’s great with it.

For dinner I made potato soup. A lot of recipes use chicken broth, but I only use milk.  You can change this recipe up, by using half milk and half chicken broth(or vegetable broth). It’s a really easy recipe, with few ingredients.  My favorite!  My entire family love this soup, so it’s perfect for meatless Monday because everyone will eat it.  Some Mondays I make them something, then myself something else without meat.

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Meatless Monday Potato Soup

Calories 566.12kcal

Ingredients

  • 7-8 medium russet potatoes peeled and diced in small chunks (about 1/2 inch)
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 1/4 C butter
  • 1/4 C flour
  • 3 C milk
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • shredded cheese and green peppers for garnish

Instructions

  • Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil.  Add potatoes and boil for 10 minutes.  Drain potatoes and set aside. 
  • In the same pot over medium heat, melt the butter then saute the onions until translucent.  Add the flour stirring until incorporated with the butter and onions.  Add 1 cup of milk, you will have a nice thick rue.  Slowly add the rest of the milk, turn the heat to medium high stirring constantly.  Once it comes to a boil turn the heat down to low and simmer until liquid thickens, then add your potatoes. 
  • I usually simmer for about 10 minutes. Add garnish if desired. 
  • We usually eat this with saltine crackers.

 

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Momming day to day in the country. I've lived in Rural Oklahoma for over 10 years raising my family in the country. I raise chickens, dogs and cats, garden, craft, create recipes and travel. My family is my heart! Follow me & be inspired!