Bacon Broccoli Cheddar Soup

🧂 Ingredients

• ½ pound Bacon
• 1 head Broccoli
• 1 cup Carrots

  chopped
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Half and Half
• ⅓ cup all purpose flour
• ½ cup Onion

  chopped
• 1 teaspoon Garlic

  minced
• 3 cups Chicken Broth
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 1 cup Cheddar Cheese

  shredded
• Salt and Pepper

Instructions

• 1 Cook the Bacon – Start by cooking the bacon in a large pot or Instant Pot over
  medium heat until crispy. Once cooked, remove the bacon and set it aside,
  leaving the drippings in the pot.
• 2 Sauté the Vegetables – In the same pot, add butter, then sauté the chopped
  onions and garlic until they’re soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
• 3 Add the Flour – Sprinkle flour over the sautéed onions and garlic. Stir and cook
  for about 2 minutes to get rid of the raw flour taste.
• 4 Add Broth and milk- Gradually whisk in the cups of chicken stock and milk.
• 5 Simmer - Add broccoli and carrots and bring to a simmer and cook for about 10
  minutes until the vegetables are tender.
• 6 Add half and half and Cheese – Slowly pour in the half-and-half, stirring
  constantly to keep the soup creamy and smooth. Gradually add the shredded
  cheddar, stirring until it melts completely into the soup.
• 7 Season – Add salt and pepper to taste. You can also add more broth or milk if
  you prefer a thinner consistency.
• 8 Top with Bacon – Chop up the cooked bacon and sprinkle it on top of the soup
  before serving. Enjoy!

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