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Garlic Basil Mashed Potato Soup
Take leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any time of the year and turn them into a delicious Italian potato soup recipe!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 441 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- ½ cup onion diced
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups mashed potatoes
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- ¼ cup basil pesto click link for homemade recipe
- 4 lices Bacon cooked & crumbled – optional topping
Instructions
- Add the butter to a large pot, or dutch oven, over medium heat.
- When melted, add the onion, sauté 3-4 minutes, then add the garlic and sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Add the mashed potatoes and vegetable broth and whisk to combine.
- Mix in the fresh basil, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil.
- Cover with a lid, remove from the heat, and place in the Wonderbag.
- Close the Wonderbag tightly and slow cook the soup for 4-6 hours.
- Top with the basil pesto and bacon.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
4serving
Calories
441kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
1110mg
(46%)
Potassium
755mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
935mg
(19%)
Vitamin C
52.2mg
(58%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 441
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4serving | |
| Calories | 441kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 1110mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 755mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 935mg | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 52.2mg | 58% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.