POTATO & BACON SOUP - WEIGHT WATCHERS (WW)

Potato & Bacon Soup - Weight Watchers (Ww) image

Provided by CookbookCarrie

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

32 ounces baked russet potatoes, about 4 large
4 slices low-sodium bacon
1 bunch scallion, sliced thin
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1 cup fat-free half-and-half
1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)

Steps:

Coarsely chop the baked potatoes and set aside.
Cook the bacon in a soup pot until crisp and set aside, leave 1 teaspoons drippings in the pan.
Add 1/2 the scallions & garlic to drippings and sautee until soft.
Add broth, salt, cayenne, and chopped potatoes, mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pan w/ a wooden spoon or w/ a potato masher.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer and cook 2-3 moremonites.
Add in half-and-half and parsley, return to simmer.
Serve w/ remaining green onions & crumbled bacon on top.