Soup’s on!

Italy has many more dishes to offer than just spaghetti and pizza. This delectable soup is a prime example!

Tuscan Potato Soup

8 ounces extra-lean ground sirloin or turkey breast

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon ground sage

2 cups diced unpeeled raw potatoes

1/4 cup chopped onion

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 (14.5-ounce) can reduced-fat chicken broth

1 (14.5-ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained

2/3 cup nonfat dry milk powder

1 cup water

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

In a large saucepan sprayed with olive-oil-flavored cooking spray, brown meat. Stir in Italian seasoning and sage. Add potatoes and onion. Mix well to combine. Continue cooking for 6 to 8 minutes or until onions are tender.

In a covered jar, combine flour and chicken broth. Shake well to blend. Pour broth mixture into meat mixture. Add undrained stewed tomatoes. Mix well to combine. Lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, combine dry milk powder, water, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir milk mixture into meat mixture. Continue simmering for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 4 (1 1/2 cups each) servings.

Each serving equals: 245 calories, 5 g fat, 18 g protein, 32 g carb., 589 mg sodium, 3 g fiber; Diabetic Exchanges: 1 1/2 Meat, 1 Starch, 1 Vegetable, 1 Fat-Free Milk.