Loaded Broccoli & Cheese Soup (Lilluna)

Ingredients:

2 - 14.5 oz. cans Chicken Broth

2-3 lrg Carrots, (diced)

4 med Potatoes (cubed into small pieces)

1 tsp Onion Powder

2 sml Broccoli Heads (diced small)

3 tbsp Butter

⅓ cup Flour

3½ cups Milk

4 cups Cheddar Cheese (shredded)

1 tsp Salt

½ tsp Garlic Pepper

6 slices bacon (cooked and chopped)

Directions:

1. In a large pot combine chicken broth, carrots potatoes and onion powder.
2. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Add broccoli, cover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
4. 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.
5. Add cheese to the milk and stir until it is all melted. Add salt and garlic pepper.
6. Pour cheese sauce into the broth and stir until well combined.
7. Add more milk for a thinner consistency and add any additional salt and garlic pepper to taste. Top with bacon pieces.
8. Serve warm.