LEFTOVER MASHED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon, and set aside to crumble.
• In a large saucepan, cook onion in butter or dripping until softened.
• Add chopped mushrooms and cook until tender and onion is golden.
• Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and paprika, stirring to mix.
• Blend in mashed potatoes, stirring until lumps are gone.
• Bring soup to a boil, then lower heat and add cheddar cheese, stirring until it is melted and smooth.
• Mix in scallions, crumbled bacon, sour cream, and cream/half and half, stirring to heated through but not boiling.