Best Ever Potato Soup

Name: Best Ever Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, diced; 3 cups cubed peeled potatoes; 1 small carrot, grated; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery seed; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 cups 2% milk; 8 ounces Velveeta, cubed; 2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 8 servings (2 quarts).

You'll be surprised at the taste of this rich and cheesy easy potato soup. It really is the best potato soup recipe, ever. I came up with it after enjoying baked potato soup at one of our favorite restaurants. I added bacon, and we think that makes it even better. —Coleen Morrissey, Sweet Valley, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, diced
3 cups cubed peeled potatoes
1 small carrot, grated
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
8 ounces Velveeta, cubed
2 green onions, thinly sliced, optional

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally; drain drippings. Add vegetables, seasonings and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10-15 minutes.
2. Mix flour and milk until smooth; stir into soup. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cheese until melted. If desired, serve with green onions.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 250 calories, 13g fat (7g saturated fat), 35mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

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