HOME-STYLE POTATO SOUP

Home-Style Potato Soup image

I experimented with our family soup recipe until I came up wit this version. The mashed potato flakes provide a flavorful thickening agent, and the bacon adds color and lots of flavor.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped celery
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and diced
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup 2% milk
1/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1 ounce process cheese (Velveeta), cubed
1 bacon strip, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a small saucepan, saute onion and celery in oil until tender. Add the potatoes, water, bouillon, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until potatoes are tender., Stir in milk and potato flakes; cook and stir 8 minutes longer. Stir in cheese until melted. Sprinkle servings with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 889mg sodium, Carbohydrate 43g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.