# Broccoli and Cheddar Soup

A comforting broccoli and cheddar soup, perfect for a cozy movie night.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Butter
- Bacon
- Broccoli florets
- Diced onions and celery
- Diced garlic
- Cajun seasoning
- Salt
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Flour
- Chicken stock
- Milk
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Shredded carrots

## Instructions

1. Place a stick of butter in a large pot and melt it over medium heat.
2. Add chopped bacon to the melted butter and cook until crispy.
3. While the bacon cooks, prepare the broccoli by chopping it into smaller florets and placing them into a bowl.
4. Remove the crispy bacon from the pot using a slotted spoon, and place it on paper towels to drain excess grease.
5. Add diced onions, celery, and garlic to the bacon grease in the pot and sauté until softened.
6. Season the vegetables with Cajun seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
7. Add flour to the pot and stir to create a roux.
8. Pour in chicken stock and milk, stirring continuously until the mixture thickens.
9. Add shredded cheddar cheese, shredded carrots, and broccoli florets to the soup.
10. Stir in the reserved crispy bacon.
11. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer until the broccoli is tender.
12. Serve the soup hot, garnished with extra cheese and bacon bits.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- Stove
- Wooden spoon
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Foil
- Oven
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Bowls
- Ladle

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMU9h83u/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/51730529-2cff-443e-a4a8-44d645ce2520
- Extracted: 2025-10-12

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