Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Steps15

1. 1

   Step 1. Cook the bacon

   In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.

2. 2

   Step 2. Remove the bacon

   Remove the bacon pieces and set them aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the pot.

3. 3

   Step 3. Melt the butter

   Add the butter to the pot with the bacon grease.

4. 4

   Step 4. Soften the onion

   5 min

   Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Step 5. Cook the garlic

   30s

   Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

6. 6

   Step 6. Make the roux

   Sprinkle in the flour and stir until fully incorporated, forming a roux.

7. 7

   Step 7. Add the broth

   Slowly pour in the chicken broth, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.

   Chicken stock
8. 8

   Step 8. Stir in dairy

   Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the milk and heavy cream until combined.

9. 9

   Step 9. Season the soup

   Season with salt, nutmeg, cayenne, and black pepper.

   Cayenne pepper
10. 10

    Step 10. Add the vegetables

    Stir in the broccoli and carrots.

11. 11

    Step 11. Simmer the soup

    15 min

    Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender.

12. 12

    Step 12. Melt in the cheese

    Gradually stir in the shredded cheddar and white cheddar until melted and smooth.

13. 13

    Step 13. Simmer longer

    7m 30s

    Let the soup simmer for 5–10 more minutes, stirring often.

14. 14

    Step 14. Cool the soup

    10 min

    Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

15. 15

    Step 15. Serve the soup

    Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheese or crispy bacon.