Course Appetizers and Snacks, Main Course, Side Dish, Soups, Stews and Chili
Calories 635kcal
Ingredients
2TbspButteror 2 Tbsp bacon drippings
1/2cupchopped onion
1cupchopped fresh mushrooms
14 1/2ozChicken broth
1/2tspkosher salt
1/4tspsweet paprika
2cupsprepared mashed potatoesleftovers work great
1/2cupCheddar cheese
2scallionsfinely chopped
3slicesbaconcooked and crumbled
2Tbspsour cream
2Tbspcreamor 2 Tbsp half-and-half
Instructions
Cook the bacon, and set aside to crumble.
In a large saucepan, cook the onion in butter or bacon drippings until softened. Add the chopped mushrooms and cook until tender and onion is golden.
Add the chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring to mix.
Blend in the mashed potatoes, stirring until lumps are gone. Bring the soup to a boil, then lower heat and add cheddar cheese, stirring until it is melted and smooth.
Mix in the scallions, crumbled bacon, sour cream, and cream or half-and-half, stirring until heated through but not boiling.