Potato Soup for Busy People

I made this potato soup with items I had on hand at home one day after work. It cooks in just 35 minutes.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 267 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup evaporated milk
• 4 slices bacon
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 3 ½ cups chicken broth
• 1 cup chopped carrot
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen cubed hash brown potatoes, thawed
• 2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and crumble when cool enough to handle. Discard all but 2 teaspoons bacon drippings from the pan.

Step 2

Add carrot, celery, and onion to the bacon drippings. Saute over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup chicken broth, garlic powder, salt, bay leaf, and pepper. Reduce heat to low and cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and remaining chicken broth; cook for 10 minutes. Add evaporated milk, increase heat to a simmer, and cook for 5 minutes.

Step 3

Serve with crumbled bacon and grated Asiago cheese.