CHEESY POTATO SOUP I

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This is a hearty, cheesy potato and vegetable soup that is both easy to prepare and delicious! Enjoy!

Provided by Julie Allen

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups chicken broth
4 large potatoes, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
½ onion, chopped
4 cups milk
12 (1 ounce) slices processed cheese food
¼ cup dry potato flakes
4 slices crisp cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

In a large pot combine the chicken broth, potatoes, celery, carrots and onion. Mix together and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add milk; reduce heat to medium low and let simmer. Add cheese slices; when cheese is melted, slowly stir in dry potato flakes until mixture is slightly thickened. Sprinkle bacon on top and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.4 calories, Carbohydrate 45.2 g, Cholesterol 37 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 17.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 954 mg, Sugar 11.8 g