Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 small onion diced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups low-fat milk
- 3 cups leftover mashed potatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon cooked and diced
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion to the pot and cook until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in flour until the onions are well coated.
- Gradually pour in milk, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
- Incorporate the mashed potatoes, breaking them up and stirring until smooth, about 10-15 minutes on medium-low heat. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the soup in bowls, garnished with dried parsley, shredded cheddar cheese, diced turkey bacon, and a sprinkle of cracked black pepper.
