Cheesy Bacon Potato Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion Time saver: buy pre-chopped onion
- 2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups chopped red potato about 1 pound
- 1 1/4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 3/4 cup fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese 2 ounces
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 5 slices bacon Optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until tender.
- Sprinkle in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add potatoes, milk, chicken broth, and water to the saucepan. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and cook for 2 minutes, or until melted and smooth.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and crumbled bacon (optional).
