Pantry-Cooked Baked Potato Soup

This is an easy soup made from simple ingredients that store well in a pantry.  I love the chives and bacon pieces in it.

PANTRY-COOKED BAKED POTATO SOUP

PREP TIME:  5 minutes
COOK TIME:  20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 c. instant potatoes
• 1 c. powdered creamer (or powdered milk* or evaporated milk)
• 3 Tbsp. dried chives
• 1  2.8-oz. bottle real bacon bits or pieces
• 10 c. water

DIRECTIONS

Combine all ingredients in a large pot.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then serve immediately.  Stir well before dishing out.

* If using powdered milk, use one that's not nonfat so you get a better flavor.  I like using Nido brand because it isn't nonfat and I think it tastes more like regular milk.  It's from Mexico, so you can usually find it near your store's Mexican food.  Evaporated milk can be a good substitute here, too.

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