Broccoli Cheese Soup (with bacon!)
If you are looking for creative ways to serve up vegetables, then this Broccoli Cheese Soup is your answer! You can have this delicious warm-weather meal ready in about 30 minutes. Don't forget to top it with some crispy bacon to maximize the flavor!
Servings 6 people
Ingredients
- 3 slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces (locally sourced recommended)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup onion diced
- 3 tablespoons whole-wheat flour
- 1 ¼ pounds broccoli cut into 2-inch pieces
- 4 cups chicken broth homemade recommended
- 1 cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pepper to taste
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- bacon cooked, optional garnish
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the olive oil and diced onion and allow it to cook and soften for another minute.
- Turn to medium-low, whisk in the flour, and cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes being careful not to let the flour burn.
- Add the broccoli pieces, broth, milk, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes.
- Blend until smooth with a hand immersion blender (or by transferring to a countertop blender in batches).
- Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese and serve warm. (You can freeze any leftovers.)
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Cheese Soup (with bacon!)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 11g69%
Cholesterol 58mg19%
Sodium 1013mg44%
Potassium 542mg15%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 12g24%
Vitamin A 1135IU23%
Vitamin C 95.8mg116%
Calcium 251mg25%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.