My Broccoli, Bacon, & Cheese Soup recipe takes a favorite classic to a whole new level with the addition of bacon and shallots. The bacon and shallots add a depth of flavor to this soup that makes it even more delicious than the original! This soup can be pulled together in under and hour and is enjoyed by kids and adults alike. So delicious you just have to give it a try!
Ingredients:
4 -5 c broccoli florets
5 slices of bacon
1 medium onion, chopped
1 shallot, chopped
2 1/2 c – 3 1/2 c shredded cheese (I use a Mexican blend)
2 c whole milk
1 c half and half
3 Tbls flour
2 Tbls butter
1 14 oz can low sodium chicken broth
salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
To start, slice some bacon into small pieces. I keep my bacon in the freezer so I just slice off some pieces from the end and throw them right in the skillet. You can see here how much I used but I will be using a little bit more the next time 🙂 Saute the bacon in a large, deep skillet until nicely browned. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reserve 2 Tbls of bacon drippings and remove the rest.
Dice up the onion and shallot. I ended up with about 1 cup total. I love using shallots when I’m cooking. I think they add such a nice flavor to recipes and they are my secret ingredient for many wonderful dishes. I tell you, there is nothing butter than the fragrance of onions or shallots cooking in bacon fat or butter!
Add the butter to the bacon drippings and let it melt. Add in the onion and shallot. Cook for several minutes until translucent. Add the flour and combine well. Let this cook for a minute or two to cook out the raw flour taste.
Add in the chopped broccoli and remaining ingredients except for the cheese. Let the soup come to a simmer and then cover with a lid. The soup needs to simmer for about 25-30 minutes – just until the broccoli is nice and tender. Go ahead and turn the heat off. Now comes some more delicious flavor – the CHEESE! Depending on how ooey-gooey you like your soup to be you can add in more. I’d suggest starting with 2 cups and then adding in 1/2 cup increments till you reach your desired cheesiness. Mix the cheese in until it’s melted into the soup.
If you like your soup chunky, you’re done! If you like a more creamy, consistent texture, use an immersion blender of a blender to get your desired consistency. I used my blender and did it in two batches.WP Recipe Maker #19344
Broccoli, Bacon & Cheese Soup is delicious in bread bowls topped with a little extra cheese or just serve it up straight in a bowl. This is pretty much the only way I can get my kids to eat broccoli and have them say “yum!”
Broccoli, Bacon & Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 5 cups broccoli florets
- 5 slices of bacon
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 shallot chopped
- 2 1/2 cups - 3 1/2 c shredded cheese I use a Mexican blend
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup half and half
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp butter
- 14 oz low sodium chicken broth
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- To start, slice some bacon into small pieces.
- Saute the bacon in a large, deep skillet until nicely browned. Remove with a slotted spoon. Reserve 2 Tbls of bacon drippings and remove the rest.
- Dice up the onion and shallot. I ended up with about 1 cup total.
- Add the butter to the bacon drippings and let it melt. Add in the onion and shallot.
- Cook for several minutes until translucent.
- Add the flour and combine well. Let this cook for a minute or two to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Add in the chopped broccoli and remaining ingredients except for the cheese.
- Let the soup come to a simmer and then cover with a lid.
- The soup needs to simmer for about 25-30 minutes - just until the broccoli is nice and tender.
- Go ahead and turn the heat off. Now comes some more delicious flavor - the CHEESE! Depending on how ooey-gooey you like your soup to be you can add in more. I'd suggest starting with 2 cups and then adding in 1/2 cup increments till you reach your desired cheesiness. Mix the cheese in until it's melted into the soup.
- If you like your soup chunky, you're done! If you like a more creamy, consistent texture, use an immersion blender of a blender to get your desired consistency. I used my blender and did it in two batches.
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Kimi says
This look so yummy :))
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Kimi!
Adriana says
What kind of bread is best to use as a bread bowl – and do you have any recipes for great bread for bread bowls, or do you buy at the store? Thanks!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Hi Adriana! I usually buy sourdough bread bowls but any will work. Happy New Year!
Sarah The Magical Slow Cooker says
This soup sounds amazing! I love broccoli cheese anything!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Oh me too Sarah! Thank you!
Yelena says
My husband does not, ever! Eat creamy soups… I made this today and pretty much had to force him to try it! He LOVED it! Had to drag him by the ears away from the pot so kids could try some of it too! Thank you so much for the recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Isn’t it yummy Yelena? I need to make this again real soon 🙂 Thanks so much for stopping by!
Becca says
Great recipe! Would you happen to know what kind of bread you used to use as a bowl? Or a recipe for it..? Thank you!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You know Becca I just picked up a sourdough round from our local market – a small one near their soups 🙂
Madison says
Just a quick question- how many servings does this make? I want to make it for a work potluck and I’m trying to figure out if I should double the recipe to get a full crock pot.
Patty Gonzalez says
It absolutly looks scrumptious!!! This would be the first time im going to make it so wish me luck. 🙂
Patty Gonzalez says
It absolutly looks scrumptious!!! This would be the first time im going to make it so wish me luck. 🙂
Maria says
Mmmm how wonderful this looks! Especially in the bread bowl! Comfort at its best!
theblondelawyer says
Wow… yet another recipe that my hubby with LOVE. We already love doing broccoli cheese but why have we never considered adding bacon?!
The Tablescaper says
This sounds wonderful. Particularly on these tricky March days. I’d love to have you join me at Seasonal Sundays.
– The Tablescaper
Rachel says
This looks sooo yummy! Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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Alison @ Oopsey Daisy says
This looks really tasty!! I have never tried to make this soup before but want to try now!
Patti says
this looks so delish! Made my mouth water!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
It is GOOD! Thanks for stopping by Patti!
Erin J. says
Yum. I am thinking that I could convert this to a crockpot recipe and then just take the immersion blender to it at the end. What do you thinK?
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I’m sure you could Erin. I would brown the bacon first though I think. Great idea!