Leftover Mashed Potato Soup

Name: Leftover Mashed Potato Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 0.75 pound bacon; 1 medium onion, diced; 6 cups leftover mashed potatoes; 1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth; 2 pints half-and-half; 2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained; 2 tablespoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®); 1 tablespoon green hot pepper sauce; 1 tablespoon ground paprika; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce

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One Thanksgiving, I asked my son-in-law, who was visiting with our daughter and her family, to make the mashed potatoes. I neglected to say how much, and he ending up paring and cooking an entire 10-pound bag of Idaho russets. After they left, we had about six cups of leftover mashed potatoes I like potato soup, so I thought maybe I could turn the leftover mashed potatoes into soup.

Recipe by Tom C

Published on December 29, 2019

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

50 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:

10

Yield:

10 servings

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Ingredients

¾ pound bacon
1 medium onion, diced
6 cups leftover mashed potatoes
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
2 pints half-and-half
2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
2 tablespoons salt-free garlic and herb seasoning blend (such as Mrs. Dash®)
1 tablespoon green hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon ground paprika
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce

Directions

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly thoroughly cooked but not crisp, about 8 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels. Cut strips in half lengthwise, then chop into small pieces.
Leave 1 tablespoon bacon drippings in the skillet and reserve another tablespoon separately.
Saute onion in the bacon drippings over medium heat just until pieces start to turn brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Meanwhile, combine leftover mashed potatoes, chicken broth, and half-and-half in a 6-quart pot over medium-high heat; whisk until smooth. Mix in reserved bacon drippings plus corn, garlic and herb seasoning blend, green hot pepper sauce, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and red hot pepper sauce. Add sauteed onion and chopped bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

396	Calories
19g	Fat
46g	Carbs
13g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 396
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 19g	25%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 59mg	20%
Sodium 1398mg	61%
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 13g
Vitamin C 11mg	56%
Calcium 161mg	12%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 753mg	16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.