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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 @mexcooks17 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • white onion (diced)Produce1 piece
  • garlic (minced (about 1.5 tbsp))Produce1.5 pieces
  • olive oil (for sautéing)Pantry15 ml
  • butterDairy45 g
  • salt (to taste)Spices5 g
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices2 g
  • onion powderSpices3 g
  • garlic powderSpices3 g
  • all-purpose flourPantry30 g
  • chicken brothPantry960 ml
  • milkDairy120 ml
  • half & halfDairy120 ml
  • cheddar cheese (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • broccoli (cut into small florets)Produce400 g
  • carrots (shredded)Produce100 g
  • bacon (diced, optional)Meat120 g
  • French bread (sliced and toasted, optional)Bakery4 pieces

per serving

Nutrition

292kcal

Carbs
16 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
20 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • wooden spoon
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic

    • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a stockpot 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 whisk constantly to form a roux.
    • Season with salt, black 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 shredded carrots.
    • Bring to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender.
    Step 3

  4. Add the dairy and cheese

    • Lower the heat and stir in the milk and half & half.
    • Add the shredded cheddar and stir until fully melted and creamy.
    • Adjust the seasoning to taste.
    Step 4

  5. Crisp the bacon

    • Cook the diced bacon in a frying pan until golden and crispy.
    • Drain on paper towel.
    Step 5

  6. Serve

    • Ladle the soup into bowls.
    • Top with the crispy bacon bits.
    • Serve with toasted French bread on the side.
    Step 6
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