Loaded Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup
This Loaded Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for chilly days. Packed with tender vegetables, creamy cheese, and crispy bacon, it delivers a delightful blend of flavors and textures in every spoonful.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 – 14.5 oz cans chicken broth
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2–3 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 small heads broccoli, washed and diced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup flour
- 3½ – 4 cups milk
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic pepper
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, diced carrots, cubed potatoes, and onion powder. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the diced broccoli to the pot. Cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour. Cook for 1 minute until golden brown.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and garlic pepper.
- Pour the cheese sauce into the pot with the vegetables. Stir until well combined, adjusting consistency with additional milk if needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped bacon. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg