You’ll Need
– 5 tablespoons butter, divided
– 1 small onion, small dice
– 4 medium carrots, small dice
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 medium potatoes, small dice
– 1 quart chicken broth
– 2 small broccoli heads, small dice
– ⅓ cup flour
– 3-½ cups whole milk
– 1-½ teaspoons kosher salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 4 cups cheddar cheese
– ¾ teaspoon tabasco sauce
– 6 slices bacon, precooked and chopped