Indulge in a bowl of velvety smooth and satisfyingly-delicious Creamy Vegetable Soup! This recipe takes all your favorite vegetables and combines them into one healthy, hearty soup. The combination of fresh broccoli, sweet carrots, crunchy onion, and tender potatoes, blended with creamy whole milk and savory chicken broth, creates a thick and flavorful base that will warm you up from the inside out. The savory crunchiness of the bacon takes this already scrumptious soup to the next level. Enjoy it as a light lunch or a comforting dinner alongside a slice of crusty bread. Your tastebuds will thank you for enjoying the rich and nutritious Creamy Vegetable Soup!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces bacon, cubed
- 1 carrot, sliced
- 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (32-ounce) container chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 4 large potatoes, cubed
- 1 cup corn, canned or frozen
- 2 cups medium broccoli florets
- 2 cups whole milk
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Directions
Step 1 –In a Dutch oven or a large thick-bottomed pot over medium-high heat, add the bacon pieces and cook until they are crisp about 5-7 minutes.
Step 2 –Transfer the bacon from the Dutch oven with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings.
Step 3 –Add the carrot slices and the onions to the bacon drippings and sauté until the carrots are tender, about 6-7 minutes.
Step 4 –Add the garlic to the veggie mixture and cook until it is fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 5 –Pour the chicken broth, the water, and the potato cubes into the veggie mixture.
Step 6 –Bring the soup mixture to a boil and cook until the potatoes are just about tender, about 10 minutes.
Step 7 –Stir the corn and the broccoli into the soup mixture and cook until the broccoli is cooked through, about 5-10 minutes.
Step 8 –Whisk together the milk and the flour in a small bowl.
Step 9 –Add the milk mixture, the salt, and the pepper to the soup mixture.
Step 10 –Reduce the heat to low.
Step 11 –Add the cooked bacon and the cheese to the soup and cook, stirring frequently, until the cheese melts, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 12 –Serve.