Broccoli and Potato Soup

This was the first time I made this and It was awesome and pretty easy to make.  I did put my own little twist to it. I added bacon to give it extra flavor and more potatoes because my husband is not a big fan of Broccoli. I got the recipe off of one of my favorite websites www.allrecipes.com. I like it because not only are the recipes usually pretty easy but you can read people's comments as well. I hope you enjoy :)

 

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped onion (you know I usually use dried onion and it was just as good)
• 2 tablespoons margarine
• 2 1/2 pounds peeled and cubed potatoes
• 5 cups boiling water
• 4 cubes chicken bouillon
• 3 cups fresh broccoli, cooked and drained
• salt and pepper to taste
• 3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

Directions

1. 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.
2. Remove tough outer skin of broccoli stems and cook broccoli. Once cooked add to soup.
3. In a blender or food processor puree half of the soup and return to stock pot. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Add cheese and heat soup through until cheese is melted. Serve warm.