Loaded Broccoli Cheese Soup

By bonnje

This Potato Soup is so full of flavor and has so many delicious ingredients including cheese, potatoes and broccoli. Sure to be a hit at every home.

Ingredients

• 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 TB butter
• 1/3 cup flour
• 3 1/2 - 4 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. garlic pepper
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

Details

Servings 10
Adapted from lilluna.com

Preparation

Step 1

Instructions
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.
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.
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.

Instructions