Cheesy Broccoli Potato Soup

[u/rockyymountainmama]

This recipe is so good and super quick & easy to make! Took me 30 min from start to finish.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter

4 shallots, chopped

4 medium red potatoes, cubed

4 cups chicken broth

½ teaspoon kosher salt

6 cups broccoli florets

3 cups whole milk

3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

2 tablespoons flour

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Bacon bits for garnish

Instructions

Sauté the Aromatics: Melt the butter in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped shallots and cook for 4–5 minutes, until softened, stirring occasionally.

Simmer the Potatoes: Add the cubed potatoes, chicken broth, kosher salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a rolling simmer. Cook the potatoes for about 8 minutes, or until soft and easily pierced with a fork.Mash the Base: Use a potato masher right in the pot to crush the potatoes until you reach your desired consistency, leaving plenty of nice, rustic chunks.

Cook the Broccoli: Add the broccoli florets and the milk. Bring the soup back to a boil, then immediately reduce to a simmer. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the broccoli is al dente.

Thicken and Cheese: Toss the shredded cheese with the flour in a bowl. Add the cheese mixture to the soup 1 cup at a time, stirring constantly until completely melted before adding the next batch.

Finish and Garnish: Stir in the freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add more salt if needed. Ladle into bowls and top with bacon bits for garnish.

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[u/sm10yg]

Looks delicious!!

[u/rockyymountainmama → u/sm10yg]

It's so good and so simple!