Tonight's Dinner - Soup!

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces wegmans 45% less sodium 33% less fat bacon, diced, approximately 5 slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cups chicken broth, or water
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon pepper
  • ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups lowfat 2% milk
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese, (4 ounces)

Method

In a saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towels with a slotted spoon. Drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings Saute onion in 
drippings until tender. Add water, potatoes, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 12 minutes or until 
potatoes are tender.

Combine flour and milk until smooth; gradually stir into potato mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat; stir in cheese until melted. Garnish with bacon.

Notes

Per Serving: 372 Calories; 16g Fat (39.4% calories from fat); 24g Protein; 32g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 28mg Cholesterol; 1467mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 1/2 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Non-Fat Milk; 1 Fat.

Source: Quick Cooking Magazine, September-October, Bonus Book (5 servings)

I adapted the recipe slightly from the orginal!

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