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LOADED CREAMY BROCCOLI POTATO SOUP

CREAMY CHICKEN AND POTATO SOUP
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Incredibly comforting loaded soup combining broccoli and potatoes in rich, creamy base. Perfect for chilly weather with crispy bacon and cheddar toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups broccoli florets
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in skillet over medium heat until very crispy, 8-10 minutes. Remove to paper towel, cool, and crumble. Set aside.
  2. Melt butter in large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  4. Add diced potatoes and broth. Bring to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
  5. Add broccoli florets and cook for another 5 minutes until broccoli is tender and bright green.
  6. Remove from heat and let cool for 5 minutes. Using immersion blender, blend soup directly in pot until smooth. If using regular blender, work in batches (fill only halfway) and hold lid with towel.
  7. Return blended soup to pot over low heat. Stir in milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until cheese melts and soup is heated through. Do not boil.
  8. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon and extra shredded cheese. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Let soup cool 5 minutes before blending for safety.
  • Immersion blender is safer and easier than regular blender for hot liquids.
  • Do not boil soup after adding cream and cheese or it may separate.
  • Yukon gold potatoes create naturally creamy texture when blended.
  • Cook bacon until very crispy so it stays crunchy as topping.
  • Store bacon separately from soup to maintain crispness.

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