Arthritis Self-Management

Comfort food doesn’t have to mean slaving over the stove for hours on end. This soothing soup is simple to prepare — and it’s a perfect way to warm up on a cold winter’s day.

Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15–20 minutes
Total time: 25–30 minutes

Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: about 1 cup

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3/4 cup water
2 1/2 cups 1% milk
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

Sauté onions in vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium heat until tender. Add potatoes and water (water should cover potatoes — add more if needed). Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Add milk, butter, and salt and pepper. Heat through but do not boil. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Per serving:
Calories: 351
Protein: 10 g
Total fat: 8 g
Saturated fat: 3 g
Cholesterol: 14 mg
Sodium: 386 mg
Dietary fiber: 5 g
Carbohydrate: 61 g