Loaded Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Loaded Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) red potatoes; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1/2 cup prechopped onion; 1 1/4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided; 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 bacon slices, halved; 1.5 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup); 4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions

Servings: persons

4 (6-ounce) red potatoes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2 cup prechopped onion
1 1/4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups 1% low-fat milk, divided
1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 bacon slices, halved
1.5 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup)
4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions

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Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave on HIGH 13 minutes or until tender. Cut in half; cool slightly.
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While potatoes cook, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 3 minutes. Add broth. Combine flour and 1/2 cup milk; add to pan with 1 1/2 cups milk. Bring to a boil; stir often. Cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; stir in sour cream, salt, and pepper.
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Arrange bacon on a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel; microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Crumble bacon.
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Discard potato skins. Coarsely mash potatoes into soup. Top with cheese, green onions, and bacon.
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This recipe originally ran in Cooking Light October, 2010 and was updated for the November, 2012 25th anniversary issue.
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830

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 (6-ounce) red potatoes, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1/2 cup prechopped onion, 1 1/4 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Loaded Potato Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Loaded Potato Soup

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