bacon and potato soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 6 thick slices bacon
• 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 4 cups low fat, low sodium chicken broth
• 4 cups cubed potatoes
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 50 mins


• cook bacon until crisp in 3-quart saucepan, remove and drain well on paper towels. discard bacon grease and wipe pan thoroughly with paper towel.
• meanwhile, prepare vegetables. add olive oil to saucepan and add onion, carrot, and celery as they are cut up. saute until onion is soft but not brown, about 3-4 minutes.
• stir in chicken broth, potatoes, and pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10-15 minutes.
• stir in cheese, heating just until melted--do not boil. chop bacon and add to soup. adjust seasoning to taste by adding salt, if desired. serve at once.