Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This creamy soup features a potato base and steamed broccoli topped with savory turkey bacon and oyster crackers.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort A Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Illinois State Board of Education
NSLP/SBP crediting information:
1 cup provides ⅛ cup starchy vegetable, ⅛ cup dark green vegetable, ¼ cup additional vegetable.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Place olive oil in a two-gallon soup pot over medium-low heat, or in a steam jacketed kettle or tilt skillet set to 220 °F.
  • Add onions and celery to the pot, cover, and cook until translucent. Stir often.
  • Add garlic, smoked paprika, and black pepper to the pot and cook for another minute. Stir occasionally.
  • Add potatoes and chicken broth to the pot with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
  • Once simmering, cook potatoes for approximately 15-18 minutes until potatoes are fully cooked and begin to fall apart.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Use a countertop food canister blender or an immersion blender to puree the soup.
  • Add evaporated milk to the soup and stir to incorporate.
  • Partially cook broccoli by steaming for about 3 minutes. Broccoli should still be bright green in color.
  • Add steamed broccoli to the potato soup, bring to a simmer, and cook for approximately 12-15 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Cook turkey bacon according to package instructions.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • To serve, portion soup using an 8-ounce ladle and top with 1 Tbsp turkey bacon. Serve with a ½-ounce package of oyster crackers.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup State(Illinois) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe
Amount Per Serving
 
1 cup (8 fl oz)
Calories
171
Total Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.1
g
7
%
Cholesterol
 
12
mg
4
%
Sodium
 
204
mg
9
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
25
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2.4
g
10
%
Total Sugars
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
7
g
14
%
Vitamin A
 
739
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
22
mg
27
%
Calcium
 
92
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1.3
mg
7
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Onions, whole: 1 lb 11 oz
Celery, whole: 1 lb 13 oz
Potatoes, whole: 6 lb 3 oz
100 Servings:
Onions, whole: 3 lb 6 oz
Celery, whole: 3 lb 10 oz
Potatoes, whole: 12 lb 6 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Optional: Serve with low-fat shredded cheddar cheese.
*Optional ingredients are not included in recipe nutrient analysis. Addition of optional ingredients may change crediting and/or nutrition information.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 3 gal 2 cups
100 Servings:
About 6 gal 1 qt