Broccoli, Cheese & Potato Soup

Ingredients

• 2 cans chicken broth
• 2-3 lg. carrots, peeled & diced
• 4 med. potatoes, peeled & cubed into small pieces
• 1 tsp. onion powder
• 2 sm. heads broccoli, diced small
• 3 tbsp. butter
• ⅓ c. flour
• 3 ½ - 4 c. milk
• 4 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tsp. salt
• ½ tsp. garlic pepper
• 6 slices bacon, cooked & chopped

Directions

1. In a large pot, combine chicken broth, carrots potatoes & onion powder. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add broccoli, cover & simmer for an additional 10 minutes. While simmering, melt butter in a large sauce pan. Whisk in the flour & cook for another min.
2. Whisk in milk & cook for an additional 5 mins. until the sauce thickens. Add cheese & stir until it is all melted. Add salt & garlic pepper. Pour cheese sauce into the large pot & stir until well combined. Add more milk for a thinner consistency if you like a thinner soup & add any additional salt & pepper if needed. Top with bacon pieces.