Quick & Easy Loaded Potato Soup (W/Alfredo)

I love anything with alfredo sauce. This is quick and easy. Can be vegetarian by just omitting bacon.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 4-6 cups/bowls

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) bag  ore-ida steam n' mash garlic seasoned potatoes (24 ounces)
• 2  cups broccoli florets, frozen
• 1 (12 -16 ounce) jar  classico creamy alfredo sauce
• 2  cups milk
• 1⁄4 lb bacon (optional)
• 1  cup cheddar cheese
• 1⁄4 cup green onion, chopped

Directions

1. Prepare potatoes in the microwave, as directed on package.
2. While potatoes are cooking, cut bacon into small strips, chop green onions and shred cheddar cheese.
3. Fry bacon in a saucepan over medium-high heat, set aside.
4. Drain bacon grease, turn heat down to medium-low and pour Alfredo sauce into saucepan.
5. Add milk and broccoli florets, stirring occasionally.
6. Pour one cup of cooked potatoes into small bowl, mash.
7. Blend mashed potatoes into soup.
8. Pour 1 cup of cooked potatoes into individual serving bowls.
9. Ladle soup over the potatoes.
10. Top with cheese, bacon and green onions.