LOADED BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Loaded Broccoli and Cheese Soup image

Oh boy! My two favorite soups in one. This soup got 5 stars, so gotta try it. This is a hearty comfort food soup. This will satisfy your tum tum. Courtesy of: http://lilluna.com/loaded-broccoli-cheese-and-potato-soup/ Enjoy!

Provided by Jody Wood

Categories     Cream Soups

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 14.5 oz cans chicken broth
2-3 large carrots, peeled and diced
4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed into small pieces
1 tsp onion powder
2 small heads broccoli (washed and diced small)
3 Tbsp butter
1/3 c flour
3 1/2 c cups milk
4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp garlic pepper
6 slice bacon, cooked and chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In a large pot combine chicken broth, carrots potatoes and onion powder. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add broccoli, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
  • 2. While simmering, melt butter in a large sauce pan. Whisk in the flour and cook for another minute (or until golden brown). Whisk in milk and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add cheese and stir until it is all melted. Add salt and garlic pepper.
  • 3. Pour cheese sauce into the large pot and stir until well combined. Add more milk for a thinner consistency and add any additional salt and pepper needed. Top with bacon pieces. Serve warm.

There are no comments yet!