New York Sharp Cheddar Broccoli Bacon Soup
photo by Stephanie
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- broccoli (2-3 stalks depending on size)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1⁄2 small yellow onion
- 1 xl carrot, sliced
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 1⁄4 cups 1% low-fat milk
- 3⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (16 ounce) bag shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 0.5 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp new york cheddar cheese (white)
- 13 slices bacon, cooked (Reserve 3 for topping)
- 3⁄4 cup sour cream
- 1⁄4 cup shredded cheddar cheese (topping)
- 1 small tomatoes, diced
directions
- Bring pan of water to a boil, add broccoli and allow to cook until crunch is mostly gone, but not soggy.
- While broccoli cooks, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook 2 minutes (until onion is clear but not browned), stirring frequently.
- Stir in the stock and 3/4 cup of the milk and all of the cream. Heat the mixture to boiling.
- Whisk the flour into the remaining milk and add to the boiling liquid. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce the heat; add the salt, pepper, and slowly add cheese, allowing to melt before adding more (about 1/3 of cheese each time.) Add broccoli and cooked bacon.
- Allow to cook about 5 minutes on low, then remove from the heat and stir in the sour cream.
- Top with spoonful of sour cream, crumbled bacon, shredded cheese, and a little diced tomato.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Stephanie
United States
I'm a teacher with a passion for cooking. Anything from good old fashioned comfort food to bright healthy recipes. My boyfriend and I often will make recipes of our own just by mixing and matching food ideas. We love the quality time the family table offers us.