# Homemade Broccoli Cheddar Soup

A creamy broccoli cheddar soup recipe that is loaded with broccoli, carrots and onions.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 20 min
- Cuisine: American
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- knife
- cutting board
- pot
- wooden spoon

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8YyESTR/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8cdbf450-b919-4ba2-b0cd-f2bbf87914ef
- Extracted: 2025-02-11

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