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โฑ๏ธ Prep & Cook Time
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cook time: 20 minutes
- Total time: ~35 minutes
- Yield: 6 comforting servings
๐ Ingredients You’ll Need
The Crispy Texture:
- 6 slices Thick-cut bacon, chopped ๐ฅ
The Velvety Soup Base:
- 2 tbsp Butter (or reserved bacon grease) ๐ง
- 1 small Yellow onion, finely diced ๐ง
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced ๐ง
- ยผ cup All-purpose flour (to thicken the soup) ๐พ
- 3 cups Chicken or vegetable broth ๐ฅฃ
- 2 cups Whole milk (or heavy cream for extra decadence) ๐ฅ
The Star Veggies:
- 4 large Russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed into bite-sized pieces ๐ฅ
- 3 cups Fresh broccoli florets, chopped small ๐ฅฆ
The Melted Goodness & Seasonings:
- 1.5 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded ๐ง
- ยฝ tsp Dried thyme ๐ฟ
- Salt and cracked black pepper to taste ๐ง
