Thursday, May 19, 2011

Loaded Potato Soup - 4 points

The original post of this recipe seems to have been lost when Blogger went nuts a few days ago. It is so good that I hate to have it excluded from my blog, so I am putting it up again. Everytime I look at it three words circle through my head: potato, bacon, creamy. Those are good words.

Loaded Potato Soup - 4 points
6 cups shredded potatoes
12 slices bacon, chopped and fried
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup flour
1 chicken bouillon cube
2/3 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
6 cups fat free milk
1 cup green onions, chopped
1 1/4 cup fat free cheese
1 cup cauliflower
1 cup broccoli
1 cup carrots, chopped
1. Place potatoes on a large saucpan over medium heat. Add 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook for 9 minutes.
2. Turn potatoes, cover and continue to cook for 8 minutes. Set aside.
3. In a large pot over medium low heat, combine oil and flour to make a roux. Cook, stirring constantly, for three minutes.
4. Add bouillon, milk, salt, and pepper to pot. Cook over medium heat until milk begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
5. Steam broccoli, carrots, and cauliflower in a microwave steamer or stovetop steamer until tender. Mash with a potato masher if you desire a chunky texture or puree in a food processor for a creamier texture. 
6. Add all vegetables, bacon, and cheese to the milk base in the pot. Simmer until heated through. 
7. Yields 20, 4 point servings (approximately 1 cup per serving) 


11 comments:

  1. Looks very good to me. Not diet at all!

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  2. I never had a pototo soup ~ must try it :)
    Looks so creamy n yummy!
    US Masala

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  3. Potato soup looks so comforting and delicious.

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  4. A comfy soup .... a delicious dish!

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  5. This is an awesome way to feel like you're eating a loaded baked potato but without all the calories! Delicious.

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  6. That looks so good- and not diet looking at all!

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  7. This recipe looks gorgeous! Bacon adds so much flavor; I'm glad you didn't have to leave that out!

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  8. Wonderfully hearty soup - My hubby and son are extreme potato lovers and this might be a good one to make for a change!

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  9. Never made a potato soup..looks delicious..:)

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  10. wow this is something my hubby and son would lap up in a trice! Yummy and hearty soup!

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  11. A bowl full of deliciousness n comfort!
    US Masala

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