Loaded Potato Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipes

LOADED POTATO, BROCCOLI AND CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Bring vegetable broth to boil in large stockpot. Stir in half of the broccoli florets. Cook until tender; stir in mashed potatoes and chickpeas. Purée until smooth. Heat until simmering.
• Cook remaining broccoli florets until tender.
• Serve 1 cup soup per serving. Top with ½ cup broccoli florets and 1 tbsp Cheddar. Serve with whole grain crackers.

POTATO, BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• In a large stock pot saute onion in butter. Add potatoes, water and bouillon cubes. Cover, bring to boil and then reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.
• Remove tough outer skin of broccoli stems and cook broccoli. Once cooked add to soup.
• In a blender or food processor puree half of the soup and return to stock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add cheese and heat soup through until cheese is melted. Serve warm.

LOADED BROCCOLI-CHEESE POTATO CHOWDER

Steps:

• Combine the hash browns and garlic in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. In a large bowl, whisk the sour cream, flour, pepper and nutmeg until smooth; stir in stock. Pour into slow cooker; stir to combine. Cook, covered, on low until hash browns are tender, 6-8 hours., Add the broccoli and 3 cups cheese; cover and cook until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes longer. Serve with green onions and remaining cheese.

BROCCOLI, BACON & CHEESE LOADED POTATO SOUP

Steps:

• Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 1 Tbsp. drippings from skillet.
• Add onions and garlic to reserved drippings; cook 3 min. or until onions are crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Add flour; mix well. Cook 2 min. or until bubbly, stirring constantly. Gradually stir in milk, then broth.
• Add broccoli, potatoes and red pepper; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until thickened. Cover; simmer on medium-low heat 10 to 12 min. or just until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Add cheese and sour cream; cook and stir 1 to 2 min. or until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended.
• Serve topped with bacon and tomatoes.

LOADED POTATO & BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Steps:

• 1. Heat oil in a large pot and saute onions until caramelized and aromatic. This works best over a medium-high heat.
• 2. Once golden brown, add the peeled and chopped potatoes. Mix to coat the potatoes with the olive oil and onions.
• 3. With a garlic press, press the cloves of garlic over the potato mixture. Mix to evenly coat the garlic. This smell will cause your mouth to water, but hold tight!
• 4. Add the broth to the potato mixture and season with salt and pepper. The broth should cover the potatoes slightly. Bring the broth to a boil, cover, and allow the soup to simmer just long enough to soften the potatoes through. Be sure to stir frequently to avoid the potatoes burning. The broth will thicken slightly as the potatoes cook through. Before the broth is too thick, add the broccoli.
• 5. Allow the broccoli to cook with the potatoes for about 5 minutes. You can always add a tad more broth if needed.
• 6. Add the butter and Cheddar Soup to the mixture. Keep mixing until the soup is blended evenly and the butter is melted.
• 7. Add the 3 cups of shredded cheese and mix until melted and blended.
• 8. Add the heavy cream and mix thoroughly.
• 9. Add the slices of gouda and mix the soup until it is the right consistency.
• 10. Serve hot with the options of bacon and extra cheddar cheese as toppings.