Potato Soup with Broccoli and Cheese
Indulge, in the delight of our Broccoli and Cheese Creamy Potato Soup. This heartwarming dish combines tender chunks of russet potatoes, vibrant carrot slices and broccoli florets in a symphony of flavors. Our rich cheddar cheese sauce, carefully crafted with love envelops every ingredient to create a velvety indulgence. With each spoonful, you'll experience the fusion of spices while the crispy bacon crumbles on top deliver a delightful smoky and salty surprise. Whether you enjoy it on an evening or share it with loved ones this soup is a masterpiece that captures the essence of satisfying homeliness.
8 Servings
Ingredients
- 30 oz of chicken broth
- 4 medium russet potatoes cubed into bite-size pieces
- 3 medium carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 small heads of broccoli use the florets
- 1 tsp onion powder can be substituted with 1 small diced onion
- 6 to 8 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ c of flour
- 3 ½ c of milk
- 4 c of cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large pot combine 30 ounces of chicken broth, diced russet potatoes (4 sized ones) sliced carrots (3 medium ones) and 1 teaspoon of onion powder (or finely chopped onion). Let it simmer for 10 minutes, with the lid on.
- Next, add the broccoli florets from 2 heads of broccoli cover the pot again and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
- In a pan melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Whisk in ⅓ cup of flour until it turns golden. Gradually add 3 ½ cups of milk while stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
- Now stir in 4 cups of cheddar cheese along with 1 teaspoon of salt, half a teaspoon of pepper and half a teaspoon of powder. Keep stirring until the cheese sauce becomes smooth.
- Pour the cheese sauce into the pot with the vegetables. Mix everything well.
- If you prefer your soup to be thinner in consistency you can add a little milk until it reaches your desired thickness.
- For a finishing touch top each serving with crumbled bacon (about 6 to 8 slices).
- Sit back. Enjoy a comforting bowlful of Potato Soup, with Broccoli and Cheese!
Notes
To add a gluten-free variation, to this recipe you can replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend of your choice. Also make sure that the chicken broth and other ingredients you use are certified gluten-free as some broths might contain thickeners that contain gluten. This simple modification allows people with gluten sensitivities to enjoy the cheesy goodness of Potato Soup, with Broccoli and Cheese while exploring a world of flavors.