Bacon and Potato Soup

This quick and easy bacon and potato soup recipe consists of 11 ingredients, including cheddar cheese and onion.

What you need:

• 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  
• 10.5 oz can vegetable broth
  
• 1/2 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled
  
• 2 c water
  
• 5.5 oz package au gratin instant potato mix
  
• 1 c half and half
  
• 1 c cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 1 sweet onion, diced and sauted
  
• 1/4 c fresh chives, chopped
  
• salt to taste
  
• black pepper to taste
  

What you do:

• Combine potatoes, potato mix, broth, and water in a large saucepan.  Cook over medium heat for about 45 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally.
  
• Stir in onion, bacon, chives and half & half and cook until heated through.  Season with salt & pepper and sprinkle cheese on top before serving.
  

• Recipe submitted by Lois M. via San Antonio, Texas