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Tasty Low-Fat Cream Soup

Source: University of Connecticut Family Nutrition Program Senior Nutrition Awareness Project (SNAP) Newsletters

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-23.

Try this soup on a cold evening as a start to your meal. Or enjoy this soup with a side of salad, fruit, and whole grain bread.

Makes
2 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons onion (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup celery (chopped)
  • 1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (divided)
  • 2/3 cup non-fat dry milk powder
  • 1 1/3 tablespoons flour
  • black pepper (to taste)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Peel and chop the onion.
  3. Chop the celery into small pieces.
  4. Put the celery and onion in a saucepan.
  5. Add 1/2 cup chicken broth (save the other cup of chicken broth for later).
  6. Cook these ingredients on low heat. Let the broth simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. In a small bowl, mix the dry milk, flour, and pepper. Add them into the 1 cup of chicken broth that hasn't been cooked yet. Beat till smooth.
  8. Add this mix to the celery, onion, and broth.
  9. Cook over medium heat till the soup thickens.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Celery

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