This soup is not only delicious but it is quick to make!! It is rich, creamy, cheesy and it has bacon in it (oh yeah, dont forget it is healthy because it has broccoli too)...doesnt get much better than that!! ******************************************************************************* Broccoli, Bacon & Cheese Soup Serves 10 This quick, easy and delicious soup is perfect for a weeknight pick me up, or for a weekend treat Prep Time - 10 min Cook Time - 40 min Total Time - 30 min Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup flour 2 cups water 2 cups half & half 4 cups chicken stock 1 large broccoli head, chopped 4 slices bacon, cooked and chopped 1 tbsp. pepper 1 tsp salt 8 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (you could also use casserole blend, Mexican blend or cheddar jack) Instructions 1.In a large saucepan, or stockpot, melt butter or medium heat 2.Slowly add in flour to melted butter, whisking constantly until roux forms and it is smooth, about 3-4 minutes 3.Slowly pour in water and half & half, stirring to prevent lumps, until well combined 4.Stir in chicken stock and let simmer over medium low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until it is thickened up 5.Add in chopped broccoli, bacon, pepper and salt and continue cooking over medium low heat for another 15-20 minutes or until broccoli is cooked through and tender 6.Add in cheese and stir until cheese is melted 7.Top with additional bacon pieces and shredded cheese, if desired 8.Serve immediately in a soup bowl or a bread bowl for added fun Each serving is 8 WW+ points Nutritional Info Calories 305 Calories from Fat 226 Total Fat 25.1g Saturated Fat 14.9g Trans Fat 0.0g Cholesterol 72mg Sodium 676mg Potassium 248mg Total Carbohydrates 9.9g Dietary Fiber 1.1g Sugars 1.1g Protein 11.2g Vitamin A 18% - Vitamin C 55% - Calcium 24% - Iron 5% Nutrition Grade B By MJ *Just FOLLOW ME.......I am always posting awesome stuff!** For AMAZING recipes posted daily join our awesome FREE RECIPE GROUP click on->https://facebook/groups/659739127436117/ ★Share★Share★Share★Share ***Feel free to send me a FRIEND REQUEST. I am always posting awesome stuff!** https://facebook/kathleen.rybicki For weight loss support, healthier recipes, ideas, tips and DIYs join us at our group. Click---> https://apps.facebook/groups/losingitwithkathleen/ LIKE US HERE>>>>>>https://facebook/Losingitwithkathleen Visit my website>>>>KRybicki.SkinnyFiberPromo/?SOURCE=recipe Fire your boss>>>>KRybicki.SBCPower
Posted on: Thu, 06 Nov 2014 01:47:21 +0000
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