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Ingredients
- 1/4 lb bacon, diced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
- 4 tbsp iSpice WellnessTM Vegetable Seasoning*
- 2 tbsp all purpose flour
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup marbled cheddar, shredded
Directions
Step 1
Heat a large soup pot over medium-high heat. Cook bacon until crispy, drain with a slotted spoon, reserving the fat in the pot. Drain bacon bits on paper towel and set aside for later.
Step 2
Drop onions, celery and carrot into the hot bacon fat and sweat until onions are translucent.
Step 3
Stir in iSpice WellnessTM Vegetable Seasoning* and flour. Cook flour with vegetables until just starting to brown.
Step 4
Stir in the potatoes and sour cream, mix well to prevent lumps.
Step 5
Pour in vegetable broth, stirring continuously until well incorporated. Simmer for 20-30 minutes until potatoes are very soft.
Step 6
Blend the soup with a hand bender until completely smooth.
Step 7
Serve hot with bacon bits, chives and cheddar as garnish.
