Whether during the cooler weather or if you aren’t feeling good, there really is something so good about serving a bowl of hot soup. Whether the soup is a loaded Creamy Potato, or the hearty Chili, and copycat Olive Garden’s Pasta Fagioli – soup can’t be beat.
creamy vegetable soup-
The creamiest homemade vegetable soup recipe. Loaded with broccoli, carrots, potatoes, corn and bacon in a creamy broth – this soup is so hearty and filling. This soup will remind you of a Classic Broccoli Soup, but loaded with so many other veggies and bacon.
How to make vegetable soup?
SAUTE BACON– Cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces and saute in a Dutch oven until crispy. PREPARE VEGETABLES– Meanwhile, finely chop the onion and carrots. Cube the potatoes and cut the broccoli into small florets. SAUTE VEGETABLES– Remove the bacon from the Dutch oven, reserving the bacon grease. Add the onions and carrots and saute until tender. Then add in the garlic and cook until fragrant. LIQUIDS– Pour in the broth, water and add the potatoes. Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until potatoes are almost fully cooked. TIP: Don’t overcook the potatoes, the soup will continue cooking. . ADD VEGETABLES– Add the corn and broccoli to the soup and cook until broccoli is desired tenderness, about 3-5 minutes. CREAM– In a bowl, whisk together the milk with flour and add to the soup. Season with salt and pepper to taste. CHEESE– Turn heat down to a low/medium and stir in the cheese and add the bacon back, cook until cheese completely melts and incorporates into the liquids. TIP: DON’T add the cheese over high heat, it will become clumpy and not melt.
Frequently asked questions–
This hearty Creamy Vegetable Soup will become a staple in your home. It’s the perfect soup to make when you want to finish using your vegetables before you go and purchase new groceries.
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