Broccoli Cheddar Soup

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Chop the broccoli into desired sizes, some big and some small.
  2. 2Chop the broccoli into desired sizes, some big and some small.
  3. 3Chop the broccoli into desired sizes, some big and some small.
  4. 4Put the chopped broccoli in a bowl.
  5. 5Put the chopped broccoli in a bowl.
  6. 6Put the chopped broccoli in a bowl.
  7. 7Add some oil to the broccoli and toss it.
  8. 8Add some oil to the broccoli and toss it.
  9. 9Add some oil to the broccoli and toss it.
  10. 10Season with salt and pepper.
  11. 11Season with salt and pepper.
  12. 12Season with salt and pepper.
  13. 13Add a pinch of nutmeg.
  14. 14Add a pinch of nutmeg.
  15. 15Add a pinch of nutmeg.
  16. 16Toss the broccoli again.
  17. 17Toss the broccoli again.
  18. 18Toss the broccoli again.
  19. 19Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  20. 20Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  21. 21Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
  22. 22Spread the seasoned broccoli evenly on the sheet tray.
  23. 23Spread the seasoned broccoli evenly on the sheet tray.
  24. 24Spread the seasoned broccoli evenly on the sheet tray.
  25. 25Roast the broccoli in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until it looks roasted. It should take about 20 minutes.
  26. 26Roast the broccoli in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until it looks roasted. It should take about 20 minutes.
  27. 27Roast the broccoli in the oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit until it looks roasted. It should take about 20 minutes.
  28. 28Shred two carrots using a cheese grater.
  29. 29Shred two carrots using a cheese grater.
  30. 30Shred two carrots using a cheese grater.
  31. 31Put the shredded carrots in a bowl.
  32. 32Put the shredded carrots in a bowl.
  33. 33Put the shredded carrots in a bowl.
  34. 34Dice half an onion and half a shallot.
  35. 35Dice half an onion and half a shallot.
  36. 36Dice half an onion and half a shallot.
  37. 37Add the diced onion and shallot to the same bowl as the carrots.
  38. 38Add the diced onion and shallot to the same bowl as the carrots.
  39. 39Add the diced onion and shallot to the same bowl as the carrots.
  40. 40Mince two cloves of garlic.
  41. 41Mince two cloves of garlic.
  42. 42Mince two cloves of garlic.
  43. 43Place the minced garlic in a separate bowl.
  44. 44Place the minced garlic in a separate bowl.
  45. 45Place the minced garlic in a separate bowl.
  46. 46Dice four slabs of bacon into small bits.
  47. 47Dice four slabs of bacon into small bits.
  48. 48Dice four slabs of bacon into small bits.
  49. 49In a pot on medium heat, add the diced bacon.
  50. 50In a pot on medium heat, add the diced bacon.
  51. 51In a pot on medium heat, add the diced bacon.
  52. 52Cook the bacon until it's crispy and all the fat has rendered out.
  53. 53Cook the bacon until it's crispy and all the fat has rendered out.
  54. 54Cook the bacon until it's crispy and all the fat has rendered out.
  55. 55Remove the crispy bacon and set it aside, keeping the grease in the pot.
  56. 56Remove the crispy bacon and set it aside, keeping the grease in the pot.
  57. 57Remove the crispy bacon and set it aside, keeping the grease in the pot.
  58. 58Add about a tablespoon of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  59. 59Add about a tablespoon of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  60. 60Add about a tablespoon of butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
  61. 61Once the butter is melted, add the carrots, shallot, and onion to the pot.
  62. 62Once the butter is melted, add the carrots, shallot, and onion to the pot.
  63. 63Once the butter is melted, add the carrots, shallot, and onion to the pot.
  64. 64Toss the vegetables around and cook until the onions are translucent.
  65. 65Toss the vegetables around and cook until the onions are translucent.
  66. 66Toss the vegetables around and cook until the onions are translucent.
  67. 67Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook until it gets a nice golden color.
  68. 68Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook until it gets a nice golden color.
  69. 69Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook until it gets a nice golden color.
  70. 70Add three tablespoons of flour to the pot.
  71. 71Add three tablespoons of flour to the pot.
  72. 72Add three tablespoons of flour to the pot.
  73. 73Mix the flour with the vegetables and let it cook for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  74. 74Mix the flour with the vegetables and let it cook for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  75. 75Mix the flour with the vegetables and let it cook for about 2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  76. 76Switch to a whisk and add one and a half cups of milk to the pot.
  77. 77Switch to a whisk and add one and a half cups of milk to the pot.
  78. 78Switch to a whisk and add one and a half cups of milk to the pot.
  79. 79Whisk to get rid of any lumps of flour.
  80. 80Whisk to get rid of any lumps of flour.
  81. 81Whisk to get rid of any lumps of flour.
  82. 82Add one cup of heavy cream and whisk, letting it cook for another two minutes.
  83. 83Add one cup of heavy cream and whisk, letting it cook for another two minutes.
  84. 84Add one cup of heavy cream and whisk, letting it cook for another two minutes.
  85. 85Add two cups of chicken stock.
  86. 86Add two cups of chicken stock.
  87. 87Add two cups of chicken stock.
  88. 88Let it cook for about two to three minutes before adding more.
  89. 89Let it cook for about two to three minutes before adding more.
  90. 90Let it cook for about two to three minutes before adding more.
  91. 91Add two more cups of chicken stock.
  92. 92Add two more cups of chicken stock.
  93. 93Add two more cups of chicken stock.
  94. 94Add the roasted broccoli to the pot.
  95. 95Add the roasted broccoli to the pot.
  96. 96Add the roasted broccoli to the pot.
  97. 97Add a little bit more salt and pepper, garlic powder, ground thyme, and smoked paprika for seasoning.
  98. 98Add a little bit more salt and pepper, garlic powder, ground thyme, and smoked paprika for seasoning.
  99. 99Add a little bit more salt and pepper, garlic powder, ground thyme, and smoked paprika for seasoning.
  100. 100Mix everything in the pot.
  101. 101Mix everything in the pot.
  102. 102Mix everything in the pot.
  103. 103Add about three ounces of smoked gouda cheese and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese to the soup, mixing it until it melts.
  104. 104Add about three ounces of smoked gouda cheese and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese to the soup, mixing it until it melts.
  105. 105Add about three ounces of smoked gouda cheese and eight ounces of sharp cheddar cheese to the soup, mixing it until it melts.
  106. 106Once all the cheese is melted, add the crispy bacon.
  107. 107Once all the cheese is melted, add the crispy bacon.
  108. 108Once all the cheese is melted, add the crispy bacon.
  109. 109Mix the bacon in.
  110. 110Mix the bacon in.
  111. 111Mix the bacon in.

Ingredients

  • 3 stalks broccoli
  • 3 stalks broccoli
  • 3 stalks broccoli
  • oil
  • oil
  • oil
  • salt and pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 1 pinch nutmeg
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 carrots
  • 2 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
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • garlic powder
  • ground thyme
  • ground thyme
  • ground thyme
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • smoked paprika
  • 3 ounces smoked gouda cheese
  • 3 ounces smoked gouda cheese
  • 3 ounces smoked gouda cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
  • 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese

Equipment

bowlcutting boardknifesheet trayparchment paperovencheese graterpotwooden spoonwhisk

Tips

  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to enhance the flavor.
  • Save the garlic to cook it separately after the onions are translucent to prevent it from burning.
  • Let the flour cook for about 2 minutes to get the raw flour taste out.