
TOMATO-POTATO SOUP



INGREDIENTS
- 1-1/2 pounds russet potatoes, peeled, cut into large chunks
- 1 can (14 oz each) chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained, reserve juice
- 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 1 large = about 1 cup large yellow or white onion, chopped
- 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
- 3/4 2% cup reduced fat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- Crumbled cooked bacon, sour cream, sliced green onions, optional
DIRECTIONS
Fill large saucepan half full with water; bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add potatoes. Reduce heat to low; simmer 25 minutes, or until tender. Drain potatoes; place in blender or food processor container. Add broth and reserved tomato juice; cover. Blend until smooth; set aside.
Melt butter in same saucepan over medium heat. Add yellow onions and mushrooms; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until onions are tender.
Stir in potato mixture. Add tomatoes, milk, salt, pepper and thyme; mix well. Cook over medium heat until heated through, stirring occasionally. Garnish with the bacon, sour cream and green onions, if desired.