Description
Comfort meets nutrition in this loaded broccoli potato soup, where creamy textures and hearty ingredients dance together. Rich cheese, crisp bacon, and green broccoli florets create a warm, satisfying bowl you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled & diced
- 2 small broccoli heads, chopped
- 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cans (14.5 ounces / 411 grams each) chicken broth
- 3 1/2 to 4 cups milk
Vegetables and Seasonings:
- 2–3 large carrots, peeled & sliced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Thickening Agents:
- 1/3 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Warm chicken broth in a spacious pot over medium-high heat, preparing the foundation for a hearty soup.
- Introduce diced potatoes and sliced carrots into the simmering broth, allowing them to soften and develop flavor for approximately 10 minutes.
- Incorporate chopped broccoli into the vegetable mixture, continuing to cook for an additional 5 minutes until the broccoli reaches a tender yet vibrant state.
- In a separate skillet, melt butter and create a golden roux by whisking in flour, carefully cooking for 2 minutes while stirring to prevent burning.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, whisking continuously to create a smooth, creamy base with no lumps.
- Merge the velvety milk mixture with the vegetable-infused broth, stirring thoroughly to ensure complete integration.
- Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese into the soup, gently folding until the cheese melts completely and creates a rich, luxurious texture.
- Fine-tune the soup’s flavor profile by seasoning with salt, tasting and adjusting to achieve the perfect balance of savory notes.
Notes
- Customize the soup’s thickness by adjusting the amount of milk or broth for your preferred consistency.
- Roast broccoli and potatoes beforehand to enhance their natural sweetness and add deeper flavor complexity.
- Swap dairy ingredients with plant-based alternatives like nutritional yeast and almond milk for a vegan-friendly version.
- Use leftover rotisserie chicken or crispy bacon bits as optional protein-packed garnish to elevate the soup’s texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg