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Loaded Potato Soup

Calories 2224 kcal
Author Cooking Light , OCTOBER 2010

Ingredients

  • 24 ounces 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
  • 1/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 teaspoons thinly sliced green onions

Instructions

  1. Pierce potatoes with a fork. Microwave on HIGH 13 minutes or until tender. Cut in half; cool slightly.
  2. While potatoes cook, heat oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 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.
  3. Arrange bacon on a paper towel on a microwave-safe plate. Cover with a paper towel; microwave on HIGH for 4 minutes. Crumble bacon.
  4. Discard potato skins. Coarsely mash potatoes into soup. Top with cheese, green onions, and bacon.
Nutrition Facts
Loaded Potato Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2224 Calories from Fat 666
% Daily Value*
Fat 74g114%
Cholesterol 789mg263%
Sodium 6001mg261%
Carbohydrates 248g83%
Fiber 16g67%
Protein 142g284%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.