Loaded Broccoli Cheese Soup

Name: Loaded Broccoli Cheese Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups broccoli florets; 4 cups chicken broth; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 tbsp butter; 1/2 cup onion, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp mustard powder; 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled; Salt and pepper to taste

Thick, creamy broccoli cheddar soup topped with bacon and extra cheese.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 25 mins

Servings 6

Calories 320

Nutrition per Serving

6g Net Carbs

14g Protein

26g Fat

320 Calories

Ingredients

4 cups broccoli florets
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup heavy cream
4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp mustard powder
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1 Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft, about 5 minutes.
2 Add garlic and cook 1 minute more.
3 Add broccoli and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
4 Use an immersion blender to partially blend, leaving some chunks.
5 Stir in heavy cream and mustard powder.
6 Reduce heat to low and gradually add cheese, stirring until melted.
7 Season with salt and pepper.
8 Serve topped with crumbled bacon and extra cheese.

💡 Pro Tips

Don't boil after adding cheese or it may become grainy
Add a pinch of nutmeg for extra depth
This soup freezes well without the toppings

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