Broccoli Cheddar Soup

Шаги15

1. 1

   Шаг 1. Cook the bacon

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

   бекон
2. 2

   Шаг 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.

   бекон
3. 3

   Шаг 3. Melt the butter

   Add the butter to the pot with the bacon grease.

   сливочное масло
4. 4

   Шаг 4. Soften the onion

   5 мин

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

   лук
5. 5

   Шаг 5. Cook the garlic

   30s

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

   чеснок
6. 6

   Шаг 6. Make the roux

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

   пшеничная мука
7. 7

   Шаг 7. Add the broth

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

   куриный бульон
8. 8

   Шаг 8. Stir in dairy

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

   молокожирные сливки
9. 9

   Шаг 9. Season the soup

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

   кошерная сольмускатный орехкайенский перецчёрный перец
10. 10

    Шаг 10. Add the vegetables

    Stir in the broccoli and carrots.

    брокколиморковь
11. 11

    Шаг 11. Simmer the soup

    15 мин

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

    брокколи
12. 12

    Шаг 12. Melt in the cheese

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

    чеддер
13. 13

    Шаг 13. Simmer longer

    7m 30s

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

14. 14

    Шаг 14. Cool the soup

    10 мин

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

15. 15

    Шаг 15. Serve the soup

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