Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 1 hr Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 1/2 lbs baking potatoes
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 3/4 cup onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 pinch fresh ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 2 slices turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
• 2 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup green onion, sliced

Recipe

• 1 pierce potatoes with a fork and bake in a 400° oven for 1 our or until tender when pierced. peel when cool enough to handle; dice into small cubes and set aside.
• 2 heat oil in medium-sized pot over medium-low heat. stir in onions; cover and cook 10 minutes until soft, but not brown. add garlic and cook 2 minutes longer. add 2/3 of the potatoes and mash. add broth, milk, salt and pepper. bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
• 3 add remaining potatoes to soup and stir gently to reheat. ladle into serving bowls, top with sour cream and sprinkle with toppings.