Creamy And Healthy Potato Soup

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I found another recipe on this site that used cream cheese in the potato soup, so i used it as inspiration for this soup...that is shockingly creamy, lucious, and not as high in fat & calories as you would think. i can't wait to serve it at a teacher appreciation luncheon tomorrow!!

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Steps

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In a large soup pan , coated with cooking spray sweat onions on medium heat for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

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Add potatoes and chicken stock.

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Bring to a boil and cook at a low boil until potatoes are tender.

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Reduce heat to medium.

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Add roasted garlic and the seasoning.

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Using a hand-held blender , puree soup.

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Continue cooking at medium for 5-7 minutes.

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Add cream cheese and half & half.

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Reduce heat to medium low and cover.

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Cook for about 15-20 minutes.

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Stir frequently.

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Check for seasoning -- add more if needed.

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Serve with the crumbled turkey bacon , cheese , and scallions.

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Enjoy !.

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Ingredients

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yellow onion, russet potatoes, chicken stock, seasoning salt, ground black pepper, roasted garlic, cream cheese, half-and-half cream, scallions, turkey bacon, 2% cheddar cheese, cooking spray