Baked Potato Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

• 1 pound baking potatoes cubed
• 0.3 cup green onions sliced
• 2 cups milk 2% low-fat
• 2 teaspoons butter reduced-calorie
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 4 teaspoons bottled real bacon bits 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• sauce pan
• ladle

Directions

1. Place potato cubes in a medium saucepan; cover with water, and bring to a boil. Cook 15 minutes or until very tender; drain. Return potatoes to pan, and mash to desired consistency.
2. Add milk, margarine, salt, and pepper; stir well. Cook over medium heat until thoroughly heated, stirring frequently.
3. Ladle soup into individual bowls; top with green onions and bacon bits.