Cream of Broccoli Soup

1 lb frozen broccoli

1 lb frozen mixed vegetables

64 oz fat free chicken broth

1 small onion, chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pkg. instant flavored mashed potatoes

Sauté the onion and garlic in a stock pot sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Add the frozen vegetables and the chicken broth.  Simmer until the vegetables are tender. Puree the soup with a hand blender and bring it back to a simmer.  Sprinkle the instant mashed potatoes into the soup.

8 (2-cup) servings @ 1 Point