Broccoli and Chicken Soup

Ingredients

1 large potato, baking size 1-15 oz. can chicken broth 1-1/2 cups frozen broccoli, thawed 1/2 cup chicken, dice Hiland 1% Milk Salt and pepper to taste Croutons (optional) 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Preparation

Peel the potato and cut into one-inch chunks. Put in a medium-sized saucepan; add chicken broth and simmer until the potato chunks are cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Add the broccoli and heat through. Mash the potato in the soup by using a mixer or a potato masher. Stir in the chicken, milk, salt and pepper. Simmer until hot but not boiling. If desired add cheese until melted and top with croutons before serving.