Quick Fix Potato Soup

Submitted by Melanie B.

"I prefer to make potato soup the long and fattening way, but this is a pretty good quick rendition that is also healthy."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 4 cups skim milk
• 3 cups water
• 1 (7 ounce) package instant mashed potatoes
• 4 scallions, chopped
• 4 slices bacon, crumbled
• 1 cup 2% cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1⁄4 cup fat free sour cream
• 2 tablespoons chives, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper

directions

1. Combine milk and water in a large saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add instant potatoes. Stir vigorously with a whisk until well blended.
2. Add 1/2 cup cheese until melted. Season well with garlic salt and pepper.
3. Ladle the soup into a bowls and top with the remaining cheese, chives, sour cream, scallions, and bacon.
4. Enjoy!