Potato Soup Recipe

Name: Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 bacon slices; 1 cup chopped onion; 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup water; 2 (14.5-ounce) cans fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups 1% low-fat milk; 4 ounces shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), divided; 1/2 cup light sour cream; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

3 bacon slices
1 cup chopped onion
3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
Cooking spray
1/2 cup water
2 (14.5-ounce) cans fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups 1% low-fat milk
4 ounces shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (about 1 cup), divided
1/2 cup light sour cream
4 teaspoons chopped fresh chives

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Cook bacon in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 2 teaspoons drippings in pan; crumble bacon. Add onion to drippings in pan; saute 3 minutes or until tender.
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Place potato slices and onion in a 5-quart electric slow cooker coated with cooking spray. Combine 1/2 cup water and next 3 ingredients (through pepper); stir into mixture in slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or until potatoes are tender.
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Mash mixture with a potato masher; stir in milk and 3/4 cup cheese. Increase heat to HIGH. Cover and cook on HIGH for 20 minutes or until mixture is thoroughly heated. Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream and remaining 1/4 cup cheese. Sprinkle with bacon and chives.
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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: 3 bacon slices, 1 cup chopped onion, 3 pounds baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, Cooking spray, and more.

Yes, 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.

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