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Canadian Bacon Potato Soup

SUBMITTED BY: sydny 

"Canadian bacon adds a hint of smoky flavor to this hearty soup. It doesn't have the typical butter and heavy cream you'll find in many potato soups, but it's still rich and satisfying."

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INGREDIENTS

  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
  • 5 slices (3 ounces) Canadian bacon, chopped
  • 1 packet butter-flavored granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 7 tablespoons fat-free sour cream
  • 1/3 cup minced chives

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven coated with nonstick cooking spray, saute onions until tender. Add potatoes and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Set aside 1 cup potato mixture.
  2. Puree remaining mixture in batches in a blender or food processor; return to the pan. Stir in the milk, Canadian bacon, butter-flavored granules, salt, pepper and reserved potato mixture. Heat through (do not boil). Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream; sprinkle with chives.

FOOTNOTES

  • Editor's Note: This recipe was tested with Butter Buds mix.
  • Nutritional Analysis: One serving (1 cup) equals 156 calories, 2 g fat (trace saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 609 mg sodium, 28 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 11 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.
  • © 2002 Reiman Media Group, Inc.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 2, 2003 by Esmee 
I have always been fond of potato soup but stayed away due to the calories. I was so excited... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 13, 2003 by SAZZYISAUSSIE 
Delicious! My family and I really enjoyed it. The measurements for 5 gave just over 2.5L. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by WEENDO 
Wonderful soup!!! Creamy and filling...even my 4 picky kids gobbled this soup up!!! Great... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by SGOSSARD 
My family loved this recipe! The best part is that you don't have to sacrafice calories for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.14 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 29, 2003 by PAMELA D. 
I only used 1 1/2 onions and it was still way too much, the canadian bacon was overpowered.... MORE


 
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