Broccoli Cheese Soup (with bacon!)

By ShoDav

Ingredients

• 3 slices raw bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces (locally sourced recommended)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced onion
• 3 tablespoons whole wheat flour
• 1 1/4 pounds raw broccoli, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 4 cups chicken broth (homemade recommended)
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
• Optional garnish: Extra cooked bacon

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from 100daysofrealfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the bacon pieces until brown and crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.

Add the olive oil and diced onion and allow it to cook and soften for another minute.

Turn to medium-low, whisk in the flour, and cook while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes being careful not to let the flour burn.

Add the broccoli pieces, broth, milk, salt, and pepper to the pot. Bring to a boil and then simmer on medium-low for 10 minutes.

Blend until smooth with a hand immersion blender (or by transferring to a countertop blender in batches).

Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese and serve warm. (You can freeze any leftovers.)