Low-Fat Potato Bacon Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
1 (6 oz.) pkg. Canadian-style bacon, chopped
2 c. water
6 medium potatoes, cubed
1 can chicken broth
12 oz. can evaporated skim milk
1 1/2 oz. pkg. butter flavor seasoning mix
1/4 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
low-fat or nonfat dairy sour cream
snipped fresh chives (optional)

Preparation

Spray a 3-quart saucepan with nonstick coating.
Add the chopped onions and bacon. Cook and stir over medium heat until onions are tender but not brown. Stir in water, chicken broth and potatoes. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
Using a potato masher, slightly mash some of the potatoes. Stir in the evaporated milk, seasoning mix, salt and pepper.
Cook and stir over medium heat until heated through.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top with sour cream and chives, if desired.