Herbed Potato Soup

Herbed Potato Soup
Serve with a green salad.

Serves: 6

• 2 cups water
• 2 cups cubed, peeled potatoes
• 1/2 cup sliced green onion
• 1 tablespoon instant chicken bouillon granules
• 1 1/2 teaspoons snipped fresh tarragon or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon, crushed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup low fat buttermilk
• Fresh tarragon or fresh savory (optional)

In a large saucepan combine water, potatoes, green onion, chicken bouillon granules, tarragon, garlic, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 to 25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Cool.

Drain the potatoes, reserving the liquid. Mash potatoes. Gradually stir in the reserved liquid. Stir in the buttermilk. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover and chill for at least 4 hours or up to 24 hours.

To serve, ladle chilled soup into bowls. If desired, garnish each serving with additional tarragon or savory.

Per Serving: 43 Calories; 1g Fat (11.1% calories from fat); 1g Saturated Fat; 2g Protein; 7g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 2mg Cholesterol; 232mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1/2 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 0 Fat.