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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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 people
Course: Soup , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 lices 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

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  1. In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  2. Add the olive oil and diced onion and allow it to cook and soften for another minute.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Blend until smooth with a hand immersion blender (or by transferring to a countertop blender in batches).
  6. 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 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.
  • Calories 291
  • Calories from Fat 198
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 22g
  • 34%
  • Saturated Fat 11g
  • 69%
  • Cholesterol 58mg
  • 19%
  • Sodium 1013mg
  • 44%
  • Potassium 542mg
  • 15%
  • Carbohydrates 13g
  • 4%
  • Fiber 3g
  • 13%
  • Sugar 4g
  • 4%
  • Protein 12g
  • 24%
  • Vitamin A 1135IU
  • 23%
  • Vitamin C 95.8mg
  • 116%
  • Calcium 251mg
  • 25%
  • Iron 1.3mg
  • 7%