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Potato & Broccoli Cheese Soup

Sounds good. I like a good broccoli and cheese soup, the potatoes sound like a good addition.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups chicken broth, fresh or from powder
  • 1-2 large carrots, diced
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 small heads broccoli, chopped small plus stem
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 - 4 cups milk
  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic pepper
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped and cooked crispy

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, add the broth, carrots, potatoes, and onion powder. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, cook for about 10 minutes.
  • While that is cooking, prep the broccoli, at 10 minutes, add that and cook for another 10 minutes.
  • While the soup is cooking, heat a medium pot and melt the butter, whisk in the flour and cook for a minute or two, always whisking, until the mixture is golden brown. Then whisk in the milk and whisk and cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  • Add the cheese and stir until mixed in and melted, add the salt and garlic pepper. Pour the cheese sauce into the soup, stir while doing this. Mix well.
  • Ass more milk to thin for a thinner soup. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
  • Serve bowls topped with the bacon.

Notes

Low cost.
Provided courtesy of good friend, Stephen Connell.
United States.