Broccoli Cheese Soup: The Best Comfort Food with Turkey Bacon
A rich and creamy soup that’s perfect for chilly days. Combining broccoli, cheese, and turkey bacon, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a pot, cook turkey bacon until crispy, then set aside.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same pot until soft.
- Add flour, cook for 1 minute, then gradually add chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil and stir until thickened.
- Add broccoli and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream and cheese until melted.
- Crumble bacon and add to the soup before serving.
Notes
- For extra creaminess, blend half the soup and mix it back in.
- Feel free to add more cheese on top when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg