Soup - Cheesy Potato Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 15
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 162.6
  • Total Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 20.5 mg
  • Sodium: 472.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 19.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 7.4 g

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Introduction

Makes 15 one cup servings. Makes 15 one cup servings.
Number of Servings: 15

Ingredients

    4 slices bacon
    1 1/2 cups chopped onion
    5 cups diced peeled russet potatoes (about 5 medium)
    1 medium stalk celery, chopped (1/2 cup)
    1 carton (32 oz) ProgressoŽ chicken broth (4 cups)
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon pepper
    1/2 cup all-purpose flour
    1 1/2 cups milk
    1 bag (8 oz) shredded American and Cheddar cheese blend (2 cups)

Directions

In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat, turning occasionally, until browned and crispy. Remove from skillet, reserving fat in skillet. Drain bacon on paper towel, then refrigerate. In same skillet, cook onion in bacon fat over medium heat 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender.

Spray 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix onion, potatoes, celery, broth, salt and pepper.

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.

In small bowl, beat flour and milk with wire whisk until well blended; stir into soup. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook about 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Stir in cheese until well melted. Crumble bacon; sprinkle over soup.

Number of Servings: 15

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TOLLEAN.