Canadian Bacon Potato Soup

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Posted for zaar world tour 2005. identifying a canadian recipe, for an american, was difficult. good thing i found at least one good one, on the internet. st. Ives makes a wonderful vegetarian substitute for canadian bacon. lower in fat than the original (which i understand is still pretty low in fat). this is a diabetic recipe, from taste of home's light and tasty. exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable. i have not tried this yet, but i will. butter granules are new to me; i might as well experiment.

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Steps

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In large saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray saute onions until tender.

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Add potatoes and broth.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are very tender.

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Set aside 1 cup potato mixture.

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Puree remaining mixture in batches in a blender or food processor and return to the pan.

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Stir in milk , bacon , butter granules , salt , pepper and reserved potato mixture.

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Heat through without boiling.

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Garnish each with 1 tablespoon low-fat sour cream or yogurt and sprinkle with chives.

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Ingredients

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onions, potatoes, vegetable broth, fat-free evaporated milk, vegetarian canadian bacon, butter buds, salt, pepper, low-fat sour cream, chives