Vegetable Cheese Soup
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.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Vegetable Cheese Soup
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.
- 4 Servings
- Less than $3.00
Ingredients
- 3 cups water, divided
- 3 cups mixed vegetables, frozen or fresh, chopped
- 1/4 cup onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- curry powder
- 1 cup non-fat dry milk
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Swiss cheese, cut into small pieces
- green onions, optional
Steps
Wash hands with soap and water.
Bring 2 cups water to a boil. Add vegetables, onions, salt, and curry powder, if using. Reduce heat, cover and cook until almost tender.
Mix remaining 1 cup water, dry milk, and cornstarch together in a small bowl. 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.
Top with green onions if desired.
Ingredients
Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
| Nutrients | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Calories | 216 |
| Total Fat | 4 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 0 g |
| α-Linolenic Acid | 0.1 g |
| Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
| Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
| Cholesterol | 15 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 31 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g |
| Total Sugars | 14 g |
| Added Sugars included | 0 g |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Minerals | |
| Calcium | 358 mg |
| Potassium | 544 mg |
| Sodium | 740 mg |
| Copper | 150 mcg |
| Iron | 1 mg |
| Magnesium | 58 mg |
| Phosphorus | 317 mg |
| Selenium | 8 mcg |
| Zinc | 2 mg |
| Vitamins | |
| Vitamin A | 441 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 6 mg |
| Vitamin D | 2 mcg |
| Vitamin E | 1 mg |
| Vitamin K | 32 mcg |
| Folate | 37 mcg DFE |
| Thiamin | 0.2 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin | 1 mg |
| Choline | 64 mg |
Source:
- University of Nebraska at Lincoln
- Nebraska Nutrition Education Program