Loaded Broccoli Cheese And Bacon Soup Recipes

LOADED BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. 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.
• 2. 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.
• 3. 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.

LOADED BROCCOLI-CHEESE POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine the hash browns and garlic in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, flour, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; stir in stock. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low until hash browns are tender, 6-8 hours., Add the broccoli and 3 cups cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer. Serve with green onions and remaining cheese.

BROCCOLI, BACON & CHEESE LOADED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add onions and garlic to reserved drippings; cook 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk, then broth.
• Add broccoli, potatoes and red pepper; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or just until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and sour cream; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
• Serve topped with bacon and tomatoes.

BROCCOLI AND BACON SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large pan, then add the onion and sweat over a medium heat until soft, but not browned.
• Roughly chop half the bacon and add it to the pan along with the potato. Stir to coat everything then add the stock, boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Add the chopped broccoli stalk, but not the flower yet. Continue to cook for a further 5 minutes, until the potato is soft.
• Add the rest of the broccoli and simmer for 10 minutes. Stir through the milk and return to a simmer.
• Blend the soup until smooth and season to taste. To serve, grill the remainder of the bacon until crispy and crumble it on top.

CHEESY BROCCOLI-POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth, onion and frozen broccoli to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in milk and dry potatoes until well blended; stir in remaining ingredients.
• Heat over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot and cheese is melted.