easy soup recipes: Heartwarming Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Turkey Bacon
Enjoy a creamy and delicious broccoli cheddar soup with the added flavor of turkey bacon. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 cups chopped broccoli
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and chop.
- In the same pot, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until soft.
- Add chopped broccoli and chicken broth. Bring to a boil and cook until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in half-and-half and cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm, topped with chopped turkey bacon.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, omit turkey bacon and use vegetable broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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