Loaded Potato Soup
- 40 Minutes Prep 40 Minutes Total
- 15 Servings
- 750 Calories per Serving
Bacon, ham and potatoes come together to form a cheesy soup made using Progresso® chicken broth – a tasty lunch.
Ingredient List
- 1 package (12 oz) bacon
- 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
- 6 cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from two 32-oz cartons)
- 2 lb baking potatoes, peeled, cubed
- 2/3 cup butter
- 3/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
- 4 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 cup diced cooked ham
- 1 container (8 oz) sour cream
- 2 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (10 oz)
- 3/4 cup sliced green onions
Preparation
- In 12-inch skillet, cook bacon over medium heat 6 to 7 minutes or until crisp; drain on paper towels. Crumble bacon; set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons drippings in skillet. Cook onion in bacon drippings over medium-high heat 6 minutes or until almost tender.
- In 6-quart Dutch oven, mix onion, broth and potatoes. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook 10 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.
- Meanwhile, in same skillet, melt butter over low heat. Stir in flour with whisk until smooth. Cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in 2 cups of the milk. Pour milk mixture into potato mixture. Add remaining 2 cups milk, the salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with whisk, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
- Stir in ham, half of the bacon, the sour cream, 2 cups of the cheese and 1/2 cup of the green onions. Cook until thoroughly heated and cheese is melted. Evenly top individual servings with remaining bacon, 1/2 cup cheese and 1/4 cup green onions.
Nutrition Information
Servings: 15
Serving size: 1 Cup
Amount per serving (Calories ): 750
| Food component / Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 27g | 41% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 51% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value not available |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 1500mg | 62% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83g | 28% |
| Dietary Fiber | 7g | 29% |
| Soluble Fiber | 2g | % Value not available |
| Sugars | 19g | % Value not available |
| Protein | 43g | % Value not available |
| Vitamin D | Value not available | 4% |
| Vitamin E | Value not available | 20% |
| Calcium | Value not available | 35% |
| Iron | Value not available | 40% |
| Potassium | 1130mg | 32% |
| Thiamin | Value not available | 60% |
| Riboflavin | Value not available | 40% |
| Niacin | Value not available | 45% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value not available | 30% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value not available | 40% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value not available | 10% |
| Phosphorus | Value not available | 50% |
| Magnesium | Value not available | 25% |
| Zinc | Value not available | 50% |
| Manganese | Value not available | 40% |
| Selenium | Value not available | 110% |
| Copper | Value not available | 25% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch 5,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk ½,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 3,
- High-Fat Meat ½,
- Fat ½,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 1c,
- Grains 2oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 3oz-eq,
- Dairy 1c,
- Fats & Oils 1tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Choices per serving5&½
