We made this recipe last night, and I really liked it, but more importantly the kids LOVED it! The only thing I will do differently next time is the sour cream. I will not use light; the flavor is too sweet. My husband isn’t a sour cream fan as it is, so I think the regular would be more pleasing to his palate ( I don’t think he would have known I added it if it didn’t have the “sweet” taste of light sour cream).

Easy Mashed Potato Soup Ingredients:

• 4  baking potatoes (about 2 lb.)
• 4  slices turkey bacon (crumbled)
• 4  tablespoons  unsalted butter
• 1/3  cup  all-purpose flour
• 4  cups  milk
• 4  ounces  shredded Monterey Jack
• Salt and pepper
• 4  ounces  sour cream
• 2  tablespoons  green onions

How To Make Easy Mashed Potato Soup:

1. Prick potatoes all over with a fork; microwave on high until cooked through, turning once, 12 to 15 minutes total. Let cool slightly and scoop out flesh, discarding skins. Mash with a fork. In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp, turning once, about 10 minutes total. Let cool, then crumble.

2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add flour and whisk until smooth and lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Slowly whisk in milk and cook, whisking, until thickened, 5 to 6 minutes.

3. Stir in cheese, potatoes and 1/2 tsp. Each salt and pepper. Cook, stirring, until cheese melts and soup is heated through. Whisk in sour cream. Check seasoning and add additional salt and pepper if desired. Divide among 6 soup bowls and sprinkle each with bacon and chives.

Serves 6