Description
Loaded Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a rich, creamy comfort food packed with tender broccoli, hearty potatoes, sharp cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon. This cozy soup delivers bold flavor in every spoonful while still offering a satisfying, homemade feel. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it combines classic broccoli cheddar goodness with loaded toppings for an irresistible twist.
Ingredients
4 cups broccoli florets
2 cups potatoes diced
1 cup carrots shredded
1 small onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Cook the bacon in a large pot until crispy, then remove and set aside while keeping some of the fat.
2. Add butter and sauté onion, garlic, and carrots until softened.
3. Stir in flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
4. Slowly whisk in broth, then add milk and cream.
5. Add diced potatoes and simmer until slightly tender.
6. Stir in broccoli and cook until fully tender.
7. Reduce heat and mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
8. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
9. Serve hot topped with bacon and extra cheese.
Notes
For a smoother texture, blend part of the soup before adding cheese.
Always use freshly shredded cheese for best results.
Add a splash of milk when reheating to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg