Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook down 1 lb of bacon until crispy, then remove it from the pot.
  2. 2Add 1/4 cup of onion and 1/4 cup of garlic to the bacon drippings in the pot and let them cook out.
  3. 3Add 1/2 cup of flour and 3 tablespoons of butter to the pot to build the roux.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 cup of milk, and a whole quart of heavy cream to the roux.
  5. 5Toss in about two broccoli florets along with some shredded carrots.
  6. 6Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to soften the broccoli.
  7. 7Add seasonings to taste.
  8. 8Add 2 cups of fresh shredded cheddar cheese (white, sharp, and mild) to the soup and let it incorporate for about another 10 minutes.
  9. 9Add the cooked bacon back into the soup.
  10. 10Serve the soup and enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Bacon
  • 2 Broccoli heads
  • 8 oz Shredded carrots
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 quart Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Flour
  • 0.25 cup Onion
  • 0.25 cup Garlic
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 3 tbps Butter
  • 2 cups Cheddar (white, sharp, and mild)

Equipment

PotWooden spoonServing bowl

Tips

  • Use fresh cheddar cheese, specifically white, sharp, and mild for the best result.