Quick & Creamy Potato Soup

Adopted from a Kraft cookbook, a simple potato soup to try....

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 cups

Ingredients

• 6  slices bacon, chopped
• 1  small onion, chopped
• 2 1⁄2 cups cold water
• 1 (5 3/4ounce) package  au gratin potato mix
• 2  cups  cold milk
• 1  tablespoon  chopped parsley
• 1  dash black pepper
• 2  green onions, finely chopped (optional)

Directions

1. Cook bacon & onions in 3-qt saucepan. Drain & remove.
2. Add water to saucepan; bring to boil. Add potatoes.
3. Simmer over med heat 18 minute.
4. Stir in the sauce mix that comes with the potatoes, milk, parsely, pepper, bacon and onions.
5. Simmer for 4-5 more minutes; uses spoon or spatula to chop potato pieces while stirring.
6. Garnish with chopped green onion if desired.