Broccoli Cheese Soup is the most comforting that’s easy to make and makes the whole family happy. This is the best broccoli cheese soup because it’s loaded with bacon as well.
Ingredients
- 2bunches of broccoli
- 1medium carrot
- 5crispy bacon strips
- 250gsharp cheddar cheese block not shredded (I use 2%)
- 100gSwiss block not shredded
- 1/2medium onion
- 1clove of Garlic
- 3tbs vegetable oil
- 3tbs flour
- 1 1/2cups milk
- 1 1/2cups vegetable stock
- salt
- fresh cracked peppercorn
- 2tsp minced fresh parsley
Method
- Steam broccoli until soft. Mash about half the broccoli with a fork, set aside.
- In a medium pot, heat up the oil on medium heat. Add chopped onion and shredded carrot. Saute until the onion is transparent.
- Add minced garlic clove, stir well and saute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle with flour and mix until veggies are coated with flour.
- Slowly pour in the milk and veggie stock while constantly stirring.
- Let the soup heat through (still on medium heat.) Once it starts to boil, start adding cheese.
- Grate the cheddar and Swiss cheese into the pot. Stir slowly until melted
- Stir in chopped bacon.
- Add salt and cracked peppercorns to taste.
- Stir in the broccoli. Lower the heat to medium low, cover and cook for about 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the fresh parsley and serve.
Recipe from Will Cook For Smiles.
