Creamy Fresh Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
This creamy soup combines fresh broccoli and cheddar cheese with the savory flavor of turkey bacon for a delightful comfort food experience.
- 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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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add turkey bacon and cook until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- Add onion to the pot and sauté until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add broccoli florets and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and then simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until smooth.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until cheese is melted and soup is creamy.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend more thoroughly.
- Use fresh herbs for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg