FAST MASHED POTATO SOUP

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You won't recognize the leftover mashed potatoes in this excellent tasting soup from Dorothy Bateman of Carver, Massachusetts. "Topped with chives, it's especially good on chilly fall evenings, she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
2 cups milk
1-1/2 cups mashed potatoes (prepared with milk and butter)
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon celery salt, optional
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon minced chives

Steps:

In a saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add the milk, potatoes, salt and celery salt if desired and pepper; heat through. , Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Fat 6g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges