" Twice Baked" Potato Soup

This is a really good soup/chowder that I created recently. It tastes a lot like twice baked mashed potatoes - except for it's a soup. Very flavorful. I use Bear Creek brand Creamy Potato Soup Mix. Enjoy.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 bowls

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) package  potato soup mix
• 1⁄2 onion, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 2  ounces cheddar cheese
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1  scallion, chopped

Directions

1. Prepare the soup mix according to the directions on the back of the bag. Let the soup cook for 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the onion and garlic into the pot of soup, letting it simmer for another 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
3. Cut a generous chunk of cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces) and drop it into the soup pot. Wait a couple minutes for the cheese to melt and then stir the soup.
4. Ladle the soup into bowls. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and scallions.