Tangy Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups diced potatoes
• 14 ounces chicken broth
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 dashes ground thyme
• 6 ounces low-fat cream cheese (neufchatel preferred)
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2-3 slices crumbled bacon (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Saute chopped onion in butter and olive oil, until translucent.

2. 2

   Add chopped potatoes, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and ground thyme.

3. 3

   Simmer gently for about 15 minutes til potatoes are tender, but not falling apart.

4. 4

   Add Neufchatel cream cheese ~ stir until dissolved.

5. 5

   Add sharp shredded cheddar cheese ~ stir until dissolved.

6. 6

   Remove from heat ~ wait 10 minutes ~ stir and serve.

7. 7

   Top with crumbled bacon, if desired.