Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Directions
- 1Remove florets from broccoli stalks and cut them in half.
- 2Roughly chop broccoli florets.
- 3Brown 1 pound of bacon and set aside, reserving bacon grease.
- 4In a clean pot, melt 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil and 1/2 stick of salted butter.
- 5Add 1 diced onion and saute for about 5 minutes.
- 6Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- 7Add 4 tablespoons of flour and stir well to combine.
- 8Add 4 cups of chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of all-purpose seasoning, and 1 tablespoon of black pepper.
- 9Add 1 quart of half-and-half and stir well.
- 10Add chopped broccoli and shredded carrots; cover and simmer on low to medium heat for about 20 minutes.
- 11Stir to prevent sticking, and test for broccoli and carrot tenderness.
- 12Remove from heat and stir in 2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 broccoli crowns
- 1 pound bacon
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 stick salted butter
- 1 diced onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose seasoning
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 quart half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Equipment
knifecutting boardpotwooden spoon