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Olivia Farnsworth

Loaded Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup for Cozy Nights

This Loaded Creamy Broccoli Potato Soup is the perfect Comfort Food Soup for chilly evenings. It’s a Hearty Broccoli Soup that combines tender potatoes and fresh broccoli in a rich, creamy base with melted cheddar cheese and crispy bacon topping. A cozy, family-friendly dish ideal for one-pot meals and creamy vegetable soup lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the diced potatoes and chicken or vegetable broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Add the broccoli florets and continue to cook until the broccoli is tender, about 5 minutes.
  5. Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
  6. Return the blended soup to the pot and stir in the milk, heavy cream, and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through, about 5 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled bacon. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, omit the bacon and use vegetable broth. Substitute potatoes with cauliflower for a lower-carb version. Add carrots or celery for extra flavor. For a spicy kick, add cayenne pepper or hot sauce. Use frozen broccoli to save time.