Broccoli Cheddar Soup

35 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Dice one whole yellow onion.
  2. 2Dice one whole yellow onion.
  3. 3Dice one whole yellow onion.
  4. 4Crush three cloves of garlic.
  5. 5Crush three cloves of garlic.
  6. 6Crush three cloves of garlic.
  7. 7Cut six strips of bacon into pieces. This part is optional, but if you prefer smaller bits of broccoli, go ahead and give it a rough chop.
  8. 8Cut six strips of bacon into pieces. This part is optional, but if you prefer smaller bits of broccoli, go ahead and give it a rough chop.
  9. 9Cut six strips of bacon into pieces. This part is optional, but if you prefer smaller bits of broccoli, go ahead and give it a rough chop.
  10. 10Create your better than bouillon mixture if you're using that instead of chicken broth.
  11. 11Create your better than bouillon mixture if you're using that instead of chicken broth.
  12. 12Create your better than bouillon mixture if you're using that instead of chicken broth.
  13. 13Shred 4 ounces of sharp cheddar and 4 ounces of sharp white cheddar.
  14. 14Shred 4 ounces of sharp cheddar and 4 ounces of sharp white cheddar.
  15. 15Shred 4 ounces of sharp cheddar and 4 ounces of sharp white cheddar.
  16. 16Cook your bacon over medium heat until it's nice and crispy, then completely remove from the pot, leaving the grease behind.
  17. 17Cook your bacon over medium heat until it's nice and crispy, then completely remove from the pot, leaving the grease behind.
  18. 18Cook your bacon over medium heat until it's nice and crispy, then completely remove from the pot, leaving the grease behind.
  19. 19Add 3 tablespoons of butter and your diced onions to the pot and cook over medium heat until softened.
  20. 20Add 3 tablespoons of butter and your diced onions to the pot and cook over medium heat until softened.
  21. 21Add 3 tablespoons of butter and your diced onions to the pot and cook over medium heat until softened.
  22. 22Add your garlic and stir until fragrant.
  23. 23Add your garlic and stir until fragrant.
  24. 24Add your garlic and stir until fragrant.
  25. 25Sprinkle in your flour and mix until incorporated to create a roux.
  26. 26Sprinkle in your flour and mix until incorporated to create a roux.
  27. 27Sprinkle in your flour and mix until incorporated to create a roux.
  28. 28Add 4 cups of chicken broth and stir for a minute or two to allow it to thicken, and make sure you scrape all those brown bits off the bottom for flavor.
  29. 29Add 4 cups of chicken broth and stir for a minute or two to allow it to thicken, and make sure you scrape all those brown bits off the bottom for flavor.
  30. 30Add 4 cups of chicken broth and stir for a minute or two to allow it to thicken, and make sure you scrape all those brown bits off the bottom for flavor.
  31. 31Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  32. 32Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  33. 33Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in 1 cup of whole milk and 1 cup of heavy cream.
  34. 34Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and some freshly ground black pepper.
  35. 35Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and some freshly ground black pepper.
  36. 36Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and some freshly ground black pepper.
  37. 37Add in your 3 cups of broccoli and 1 cup of shredded carrots, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  38. 38Add in your 3 cups of broccoli and 1 cup of shredded carrots, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  39. 39Add in your 3 cups of broccoli and 1 cup of shredded carrots, and allow to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.
  40. 40Once the broccoli is softened, gradually mix in your shredded cheese and stir until completely melted.
  41. 41Once the broccoli is softened, gradually mix in your shredded cheese and stir until completely melted.
  42. 42Once the broccoli is softened, gradually mix in your shredded cheese and stir until completely melted.
  43. 43Allow to simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes, stirring often, then remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  44. 44Allow to simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes, stirring often, then remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  45. 45Allow to simmer for 5 to 10 more minutes, stirring often, then remove from the heat and allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

  • 6 strips bacon, cut into pieces
  • 6 strips bacon, cut into pieces
  • 6 strips bacon, cut into pieces
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 whole yellow onion, diced
  • 1 whole yellow onion, diced
  • 1 whole yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 cloves large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 3 cloves large cloves garlic, crushed
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or equivalent Better Than Bouillon mixture)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or equivalent Better Than Bouillon mixture)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (or equivalent Better Than Bouillon mixture)
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • to taste freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (roughly chopped if preferred)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (roughly chopped if preferred)
  • 3 cups broccoli florets (roughly chopped if preferred)
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
  • 4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

Equipment

large potknifecutting boardgarlic pressgraterwooden spoonmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoons

Tips

  • If you prefer smaller bits of broccoli, go ahead and give it a rough chop.
  • Scrape all the brown bits off the bottom for flavor.
  • Top with additional cheese or crispy bacon for serving.