Loaded” Potato Soup

Turn a childhood favorite, the fully loaded baked potato, into a hearty, warm bowl of soup — all fixings included. Fiber-rich cauliflower makes the soup more filling with less calories. And with both bacon and broccoli, this creamy soup is nutritious and packed with flavor. The potato peels are left on for added nutrition and less prep.

under 30 mins
snacks

Ingredients for servings

    “Loaded” Potato Soup

  • 3 slices lean center-cut bacon, chopped

  • 2 teaspoon canola oil

  • 0.5 medium onion chopped

  • 2 large red potatoes, diced or 3/4 pound (640 grams) Yukon Gold , diced

  • 0.5 medium head cauliflower cut into small florets

  • 4 cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth certified gluten-free if necessary

  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

  • 0.25 cup reduced-fat sour cream

  • 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese 4 ounces or 110 grams

  • 0.5 cup finely chopped broccoli florets

Directions

  • Cook bacon in oil a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon, and drain on paper towels.

  • Heat drippings over medium heat. Add onion, and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 minutes. Stir in potatoes, cauliflower, broth and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15–20 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

  • Meanwhile, steam or microwave broccoli 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Set aside.

  • Process soup using an immersion blender, or transfer to a blender in batches until smooth Stir in 1/2 cup cheddar.

  • Divide soup into 4 bowls, and top each with 1 tablespoon sour cream, 2 tablespoons cheddar, 2 tablespoons broccoli and 1 tablespoon cooked bacon.

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