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Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Crispy Bacon
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Crispy Bacon

45 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @cookwithauds20 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • white onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced)Produce6 pieces
  • olive oil (for sautéing)Pantry15 ml
  • butter (for the roux)Dairy42 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices3 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry30 g
  • chicken brothPantry960 ml
  • 2% milkDairy120 ml
  • half & halfDairy120 ml
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • broccoli (cut into small florets)Produce500 g
  • shredded carrots (shredded, optional)Produce60 g
  • bacon (cooked and crumbled)Meat120 g
  • French bread (sliced, toasted and buttered)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

273kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
18 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • Grater
  • Ladle

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic

    • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
    • Add the diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
    • Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
    Step 1

  2. Make the roux

    • Add the butter and let it melt.
    • Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly to form a roux.
    • Season with salt, pepper, onion powder and garlic powder.
    Step 2

  3. Add the broth and vegetables

    • Pour in the chicken broth gradually while whisking until smooth.
    • Add the broccoli florets and the shredded carrots.
    • Bring to a simmer and cook until the broccoli is tender.
    Step 3

  4. Blend and add the dairy

    • Blend the soup partially with an immersion blender, leaving some texture.
    • Stir in the milk and half & half and warm through without boiling.
    Step 4

  5. Melt in the cheddar

    • Take the pot off the heat and stir in the shredded cheddar a handful at a time until melted and creamy.
    • Taste and adjust the seasoning.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Ladle the soup into bowls.
    • Top with the crispy bacon bits and serve with toasted buttered French bread.
    Step 6
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