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Mashed Potato Soup

Revitalize your leftover mashed potatoes with this rich and decadent Mashed Potato Soup.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 396 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
  • 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 lices turkey bacon cooked and diced

Instructions

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  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced onion to the pot and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in flour until the onions are well coated.
  4. Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
  5. Incorporate the mashed potatoes, breaking them up and stirring until smooth, about 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with dried parsley, shredded cheddar cheese, diced turkey bacon, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.

Nutrition Information

Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 518mg (22%) Potassium 819mg (23%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 611IU (12%) Vitamin C 38mg (42%) Calcium 305mg (31%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 518mg 22%
Potassium 819mg 17%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 611IU 12%
Vitamin C 38mg 42%
Calcium 305mg 31%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.