Dietary Update

Happy Valentine’s Day from Montrose Health Center Dietary Department!  The cold days of February are a perfect time to enjoy delicious hot soups!  Here are our residents’ favorite soups: Broccoli Cheese Soup, always hearty Ham & Bean Soup and a favorite, paired with a warm grilled cheese sandwich is Tomato Bisque.

Tomato Bisque Soup   6 servings

3 Cups Spaghetti Sauce

½ Cup Chicken Broth

1 Cup Whole Milk

1 teaspoon Corn Starch

¼ teaspoon Garlic

1. Pour spaghetti sauce into a pan and simmer over medium/low heat.

2. Stir in chicken broth. Turn heat to low and continue to slowly heat.

3. In a bowl, whisk together milk (or cream) and cornstarch. Slowly whisk cornstarch mixture into marinara.

4. Add garlic powder and continue to heat on low.

We hope you will try our recipe for this delicious, easy to make soup!

Diane Sugars

Dietary Supervisor