Leeanna McKamey, SNAP-Ed Program Assistant
OSU Extension/Highland County
Preparing soup for dinner can help provide a healthy diet and it can also make your meals easy to prepare. Whether slow cooking in a crock pot or over the stove, soup is a great choice on a cool day. Soup is something that the whole family can get involved in. Everyone can add their favorite vegetable to a vegetable soup or add spices that your family loves. There is no wrong way.
Soup saves time, can be frozen for later meals, can use up leftovers, stretches meat which is costly, can be prepared in quantity for later meals, very warming on a cold day, fits everyone’s schedule and can be very nutritious!
Vegetable Cheese Soup
4 servings
Swiss cheese, vegetables, and curry powder make this thick and creamy soup a filling meal on a cold night this winter. Serve with whole wheat toast on the side.
Ingredients
2 cups water
3 cups mixed vegetables, canned, frozen or fresh (chopped, no salt or fat added)
1/4 cup onion (chopped)
1 teaspoon salt
curry powder (1/2 teaspoon, optional)
1 cup dry milk, non-fat
1 cup water
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup Swiss cheese (cut into small pieces)
Directions
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add vegetables, onions, salt and curry powder. Cook, covered, until almost tender.
Mix dry milk, 1 cup water and cornstarch together. Add to partially cooked vegetables.
Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until thickened.
Add cheese and stir until melted. Add more water if too thick.
Notes: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator.
For great recipe ideas, go to: celebrateyourplate.org or choosemyplate.gov