Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup: Easy Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A flavorful and healthy twist on classic broccoli cheddar soup, featuring turkey bacon for added taste without the guilt.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 strips turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add broccoli and cook until tender.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and blend until smooth.
- Stir in milk, cheese, turkey bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Heat through and serve hot.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg