LOADED BROCCOLI POTATO SOUP

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 Tbsp. butter

* ⅓ cup flour

* 3½ – 4 cups milk

* 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

* 1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. garlic pepper

* 6 slices bacon, cooked and chopped

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the chicken broth, potatoes, carrots, and onion powder in a big pot. Once it reaches a boil, simmer for ten minutes or so while covered. Simmer the broccoli for a further ten minutes while covered. Melt butter in a big sauce pan while it’s cooking. Cook for a further minute after whisking in the flour, or until golden brown. Cook the sauce for a further five minutes, whisking in the milk, until it thickens. When the cheese is completely melted, mix it in. Add the garlic powder and salt. After adding the cheese sauce to the big saucepan, mix everything together thoroughly. If you like a thinner soup, add extra milk and the necessary amount of salt and pepper.

Top with bacon pieces and serve warm!!!

Enjoy!