POTATO AND BACON LEEK SOUP

Potato and Bacon Leek Soup image

"I always like to try new and different things," says Terri Day of Rochester, Washington. "So I added a package of leek soup mix to my potato soup, and my family loved it. It was even a hit with my picky teenagers."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 cups water
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
2 cups whole milk
3/4 cup mashed potato flakes
1 package (1.8 ounces) leek soup and dip mix
Shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, bring the water, potatoes and bacon to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Reduce heat to low. Stir in the milk, potato flakes and soup mix. Cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 199 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 577mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.