This mash potato soup makes a great appetizer to start the meal. If you are thinking of a light meal, this soup is filling enough too as it’s made of potatoes.

You only need a mere 15 minutes to make this soup that serves 3. Try it!

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Ingredients needed:

• 20 ounce package refrigerated mashed potatoes
• 14 ounce can chicken broth
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 2 ounces Swiss, cheddar, or smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)
• Dairy sour cream (optional)

Cooking method:

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the mashed potatoes, chicken broth and green onions.
2. Cook over medium-high heat until the mixture boils.
3. Whisk it to make it nearly smooth.
4. Add the cheese and whisk until the cheese is melted.
5. If desired, serve with sour cream.

Nutrition facts per serving:

• 239 calories
• 9 gram total fat (4 gram saturated fat)
• 17 milligram cholesterol
• 917 milligram sodium
• 27 gram carbo
• 2 gram fiber
• 11 gram protein

Is this meal nutritious for you? Find out more here on my nutrition page.

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