Loaded Potato Soup

  • 6
  • 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 3 cups milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 package (24 oz) refrigerated country-style mashed potatoes
  • 1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
  • 3 slices bacon, crisply cooked, crumbled (1/4 cup)
  • Sliced green onions, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1 In 3-quart saucepan, mix milk, salt, pep- per and potatoes, breaking up potatoes with whisk or wooden spoon. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 4 minutes, stirring frequently with whisk, until thoroughly heated. Remove from heat; stir in 2/3 cup of the cheese.

2 Top individual servings with remaining 1/3 cup cheese and the bacon; garnish with onions.