Low Calorie, Low Fat and DELISH Chunky Potato Chowder

This soup is SOOO GOOD. I will make this, A LOT. Even Kayla loves it! I doubled the recipe so I could freeze some.
Its chunky, its meaty, its full of veggies and potatoes, its creamy, its delish!

8 oz 90% lean ground beef, ground raw turkey or ground raw chicken ( I used turkey)
2 cups skim milk
2 cups frozen diced hash brown potatoes
1 can reduced fat and sodium condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup frozen mixed veggies
2 tbs snipped dried tomato ( I omitted this because I forgot to search for this at the store)
1/2 tsp dried basil crushed

Cook and stir meat in large saucepan over med-high heat until brown. Drain fat. Stir milk, potatoes, soup, veggies. Bring to boil. Stir in tomato bits and basil. Reduce heat. Simmer covered about 5 minutes. Makes 4 servings.

Broccoli and Cheese Soup

I got this recipe from the WIC office months ago. Turned out good. I would add more cheese. I dont think it had enough cheese flavor in it. Overall, easy and good. I will make it again. Kayla loved it.

2 tbs olive oil, 2 onions chopped (I only used 1), 6 medium potatoes cubed (I used 6 small ones), 1 pint of water or stock (I used chicken broth), 2 heads of broccoli flowerets (about 2 cups), 8 oz cheddar cheese (I would use 10 oz next time)

1. Heat oil, add onions and potatoes.
2.When yellowish, add about 1 pint stock and one head of broccoli, salt, pepper.
3.Cook about 20 minutes at a fast simmer.
4.Add another head of broccoli, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5.Remove from pan (I didn't) while new broccoli is still crunchy.
6.Add about 8 oz grated cheddar cheese and stir until cheese melts. Top with lots of ground pepper. Serve with fresh baked brown bread.

YUM-O!

I made it for lunch today and am taking some to a friend's house to go with dinner! Cant wait to eat more.