Cheddar Broccoli Potato Soup: Easy Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A creamy and comforting soup made with cheddar cheese, fresh broccoli, potatoes, and turkey bacon, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups diced potatoes
- 1 cup turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped turkey bacon and cook until crispy.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender.
- Add broccoli florets, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Continue to cook until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in milk and cheddar cheese until the cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend some of the potatoes and broccoli before adding the cheese.
- Feel free to use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg