Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the broccoli into desired sizes, varying between big and small pieces.
  2. 2Chop the broccoli into desired sizes, varying between big and small pieces.
  3. 3Chop the broccoli into desired sizes, varying between big and small pieces.
  4. 4Put all the chopped broccoli into a bowl.
  5. 5Put all the chopped broccoli into a bowl.
  6. 6Put all the chopped broccoli into a bowl.
  7. 7Drizzle olive oil over the broccoli.
  8. 8Drizzle olive oil over the broccoli.
  9. 9Drizzle olive oil over the broccoli.
  10. 10Toss the broccoli to coat it evenly with oil.
  11. 11Toss the broccoli to coat it evenly with oil.
  12. 12Toss the broccoli to coat it evenly with oil.
  13. 13Season the broccoli with salt and pepper.
  14. 14Season the broccoli with salt and pepper.
  15. 15Season the broccoli with salt and pepper.
  16. 16Add a pinch of nutmeg to the broccoli.
  17. 17Add a pinch of nutmeg to the broccoli.
  18. 18Add a pinch of nutmeg to the broccoli.
  19. 19Toss the seasoned broccoli again.
  20. 20Toss the seasoned broccoli again.
  21. 21Toss the seasoned broccoli again.
  22. 22Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  23. 23Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  24. 24Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  25. 25Spread the broccoli evenly on the sheet tray.
  26. 26Spread the broccoli evenly on the sheet tray.
  27. 27Spread the broccoli evenly on the sheet tray.
  28. 28Roast the broccoli in the oven at 375°F until it looks roasted.
  29. 29Roast the broccoli in the oven at 375°F until it looks roasted.
  30. 30Roast the broccoli in the oven at 375°F until it looks roasted.
  31. 31Shred two carrots using a cheese grater.
  32. 32Shred two carrots using a cheese grater.
  33. 33Shred two carrots using a cheese grater.
  34. 34Place the shredded carrots into a bowl.
  35. 35Place the shredded carrots into a bowl.
  36. 36Place the shredded carrots into a bowl.
  37. 37Dice half an onion.
  38. 38Dice half an onion.
  39. 39Dice half an onion.
  40. 40Add the diced onion to the bowl with the carrots.
  41. 41Add the diced onion to the bowl with the carrots.
  42. 42Add the diced onion to the bowl with the carrots.
  43. 43Dice half a shallot.
  44. 44Dice half a shallot.
  45. 45Dice half a shallot.
  46. 46Add the diced shallot to the bowl with the carrots and onion.
  47. 47Add the diced shallot to the bowl with the carrots and onion.
  48. 48Add the diced shallot to the bowl with the carrots and onion.
  49. 49Mince two cloves of garlic and place them in a separate bowl.
  50. 50Mince two cloves of garlic and place them in a separate bowl.
  51. 51Mince two cloves of garlic and place them in a separate bowl.
  52. 52Dice four slabs of bacon into small bits.
  53. 53Dice four slabs of bacon into small bits.
  54. 54Dice four slabs of bacon into small bits.
  55. 55Add the diced bacon to a pot on medium heat.
  56. 56Add the diced bacon to a pot on medium heat.
  57. 57Add the diced bacon to a pot on medium heat.
  58. 58Cook the bacon until it's crispy and the fat has rendered out.
  59. 59Cook the bacon until it's crispy and the fat has rendered out.
  60. 60Cook the bacon until it's crispy and the fat has rendered out.
  61. 61Remove the crispy bacon from the pot, keeping the rendered grease.
  62. 62Remove the crispy bacon from the pot, keeping the rendered grease.
  63. 63Remove the crispy bacon from the pot, keeping the rendered grease.
  64. 64Add about one tablespoon of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  65. 65Add about one tablespoon of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  66. 66Add about one tablespoon of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  67. 67Once the butter is melted, add the carrots, shallot, and onion to the pot.
  68. 68Once the butter is melted, add the carrots, shallot, and onion to the pot.
  69. 69Once the butter is melted, add the carrots, shallot, and onion to the pot.
  70. 70Toss the vegetables around in the pot.
  71. 71Toss the vegetables around in the pot.
  72. 72Toss the vegetables around in the pot.
  73. 73Once the onions are translucent, add the minced garlic.
  74. 74Once the onions are translucent, add the minced garlic.
  75. 75Once the onions are translucent, add the minced garlic.
  76. 76Add salt and pepper to taste.
  77. 77Add salt and pepper to taste.
  78. 78Add salt and pepper to taste.
  79. 79Cook the garlic until it achieves a golden color.
  80. 80Cook the garlic until it achieves a golden color.
  81. 81Cook the garlic until it achieves a golden color.
  82. 82Add three tablespoons of flour to the pot.
  83. 83Add three tablespoons of flour to the pot.
  84. 84Add three tablespoons of flour to the pot.
  85. 85Mix the flour with the vegetables and let it cook for about two minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  86. 86Mix the flour with the vegetables and let it cook for about two minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  87. 87Mix the flour with the vegetables and let it cook for about two minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  88. 88Switch to a whisk and add one and a half cups of milk to the pot.
  89. 89Switch to a whisk and add one and a half cups of milk to the pot.
  90. 90Switch to a whisk and add one and a half cups of milk to the pot.
  91. 91Whisk the mixture to remove any clumps of flour.
  92. 92Whisk the mixture to remove any clumps of flour.
  93. 93Whisk the mixture to remove any clumps of flour.
  94. 94Add one cup of heavy cream to the pot.
  95. 95Add one cup of heavy cream to the pot.
  96. 96Add one cup of heavy cream to the pot.
  97. 97Whisk the heavy cream into the mixture and let it cook for another two minutes.
  98. 98Whisk the heavy cream into the mixture and let it cook for another two minutes.
  99. 99Whisk the heavy cream into the mixture and let it cook for another two minutes.
  100. 100Add two cups of chicken stock to the thickened mixture.
  101. 101Add two cups of chicken stock to the thickened mixture.
  102. 102Add two cups of chicken stock to the thickened mixture.
  103. 103Let the mixture cook for two to three minutes before adding more ingredients.
  104. 104Let the mixture cook for two to three minutes before adding more ingredients.
  105. 105Let the mixture cook for two to three minutes before adding more ingredients.
  106. 106Add two more cups of chicken stock to the pot.
  107. 107Add two more cups of chicken stock to the pot.
  108. 108Add two more cups of chicken stock to the pot.
  109. 109Add the roasted broccoli to the pot.
  110. 110Add the roasted broccoli to the pot.
  111. 111Add the roasted broccoli to the pot.
  112. 112Add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground thyme, and smoked paprika to the soup.
  113. 113Add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground thyme, and smoked paprika to the soup.
  114. 114Add more salt, pepper, garlic powder, ground thyme, and smoked paprika to the soup.
  115. 115Mix the seasonings into the soup.
  116. 116Mix the seasonings into the soup.
  117. 117Mix the seasonings into the soup.
  118. 118Add about three ounces of smoked gouda and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese to the soup.
  119. 119Add about three ounces of smoked gouda and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese to the soup.
  120. 120Add about three ounces of smoked gouda and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese to the soup.
  121. 121Mix the cheese into the soup and wait for it to melt.
  122. 122Mix the cheese into the soup and wait for it to melt.
  123. 123Mix the cheese into the soup and wait for it to melt.
  124. 124Once the cheese is melted, add the cooked bacon to the soup.
  125. 125Once the cheese is melted, add the cooked bacon to the soup.
  126. 126Once the cheese is melted, add the cooked bacon to the soup.
  127. 127Mix the bacon into the soup.
  128. 128Mix the bacon into the soup.
  129. 129Mix the bacon into the soup.

Ingredients

  • 3 stalks broccoli
  • 3 stalks broccoli
  • 3 stalks broccoli
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 2 cups carrots
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 onion
  • 0.5 shallot
  • 0.5 shallot
  • 0.5 shallot
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 slabs bacon
  • 4 slabs bacon
  • 4 slabs bacon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch ground thyme
  • 1 pinch ground thyme
  • 1 pinch ground thyme
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 1 pinch smoked paprika
  • 3 ounces smoked gouda
  • 3 ounces smoked gouda
  • 3 ounces smoked gouda
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

cutting boardknifebowlsheet trayparchment papercheese graterpotwhiskwooden spoonmeasuring cups

Tips

  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the broccoli for a unique flavor.
  • Separate garlic from other ingredients to prevent burning.
  • Adjust cheese quantity based on personal preference.
  • For a vegetarian option, skip the bacon and replace chicken stock with vegetable stock.