Recipe Details

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
35 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 6thick slicesbacon

  • 1 ½teaspoonsolive oil

  • ½cupchopped onion

  • ½cupchopped carrots

  • 1stalkcelery, chopped

  • 4cupslow-fat, low-sodium chicken broth

  • 4cupscubed potatoes

  • teaspooncayenne pepper

  • ½cupshredded Cheddar cheese

  • ½teaspoonkosher salt

Cooking Directions

  1. Cook bacon in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned and crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Discard bacon grease and wipe the pan thoroughly with a paper towel.

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  2. Heat olive oil in the same saucepan over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in hot oil until onion is soft but not brown, 3 to 4 minutes.

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  3. Stir in broth, potatoes, and cayenne pepper; bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, covered, until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

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  4. Stir in cheese, heating just until melted; do not boil. Chop bacon and add to soup. Season with salt and serve hot.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories244
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
9g
12%
Saturated Fat
4g
18%
Cholesterol
21mg
7%
Sodium
433mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate
29g
11%
Dietary Fiber
3g
11%
Total Sugars
3g
Protein
12g
25%
Vitamin C
12mg
14%
Calcium
102mg
8%
Iron
2mg
10%
Potassium
874mg
19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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