Loaded Broccoli and Cheese Soup

• Meat

  • 6 slices Bacon, cooked and chopped

• Produce

  • 2 small heads Broccoli
  • 2 Carrots, large
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 4 Potatoes, medium

• Canned Goods

  • 2 14.5 oz. cans Chicken broth

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/3 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt

• Dairy

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cups Cheddar cheese
  • 3 1/2 cups Milk

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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
• ⅓ cup flour
• 3½ cups milk
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. garlic pepper
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

Directions

• 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.