Delicious Loaded Broccoli Potato Soup (Print version)

Creamy broccoli potato soup loaded with sharp cheddar, crisp bacon, sour cream, and green onions.

# Ingredients:

For the soup

01 - 6 slices bacon, chopped
02 - 1 small yellow onion, diced
03 - 3 green onions, thinly sliced, whites and greens separated
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
06 - 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
07 - 1 1/2 lb (680 g) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
08 - 1 large head broccoli, about 1 lb (450 g), stems peeled and chopped, florets bite-size
09 - 2 cups (225 g) freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
10 - 3/4 cup (180 ml) heavy cream
11 - Salt, to taste

For serving

12 - 1/2 cup (55 g) shredded cheddar cheese
13 - 1/3 cup (80 g) sour cream
14 - Reserved crispy bacon
15 - Sliced green onion tops

# Instructions:

01 - Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium-low heat for 8-10 minutes, stirring often, until crisp. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and leave about 2 tablespoons of drippings in the pot.
02 - Add the onion and green onion whites to the bacon drippings. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and black pepper for 1 minute.
03 - Pour in the chicken broth, then add the potatoes and broccoli stems. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 8 minutes. Add the broccoli florets and cook 7-10 minutes more, until the potatoes are tender.
04 - Use a potato masher to mash about one-third of the potatoes and broccoli in the pot. Keep some chunks for texture.
05 - Turn off the heat. Stir in the cheddar a handful at a time until melted, then stir in the heavy cream. Taste and season with salt as needed.
06 - Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon, extra cheddar, sour cream, green onion tops, and more black pepper.

# Good to know:

01 - Freshly shredded cheddar melts smoother than bagged shredded cheese.
02 - The soup thickens as it cools. Add a splash of broth when reheating.
03 - Use gluten-free broth if cooking for someone avoiding gluten.

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