Bacon Cheddar Ranch Potato Soup

March 29, 2013

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This is a great slow cooker recipe. It has my husband’s three favorite ingredients: bacon, ranch and cheese. Amazingly, it’s only 176 calories per serving and a serving is about a cup and a half of soup. So you could add a topping or two without any guilt. I like my soup a little less chunky, so about half an hour before serving I scooped out the diced potato and mashed it a bit. Depending how thick you like your soup, you may need to whisk a little flour into the pot. You can reduce the sodium

2 medium potatoes, diced
1 12-oz can fat free evaporated milk
1 cup beef broth
3 cups water
1 packet ranch mix
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup onions, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 slices center cut bacon, diced

In a large pan, saute the bacon, garlic and onions until the bacon is starting to brown. In a slow cooker, whisk the ranch mix into the evaporated milk, then combine with the water and beef broth. Add the...
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Nutritions

Calories
106

Sodium
284mg
11% DV

Fat
9g
13% DV

Protein
7g
14% DV

Carbs
8g
2% DV

Fiber
2g
11% DV