Ingredients
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- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the turkey bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil, onion, and garlic; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the broccoli and chicken broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth, returning to the pot.
- Stir in the milk and cheese until melted and combined.
- Crumble the turkey bacon and mix back in or serve on top.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding cornstarch if desired for thickness.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, blend longer or add more cornstarch.
- Adjust cheese according to preference for richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 25mg