Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Bacon

Broccoli and cauliflower come together in this quick and easy soup with cheese and bacon. 

When making this soup, you can chop the vegetables into whatever size pieces you desire or you can use an immersion blender for a smoother soup. After making and eating the soup, I wish I would have chopped my vegetables smaller, but it still tasted delicious and my family loved it. Best of all it took less than 30 minutes from start to finish.

Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Bacon

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound broccoli, cut into florets
• 1 1/2 pounds cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 5 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1/4 teaspoon thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon onion powder

Directions:

1. In a large pot, add in the broccoli, cauliflower, water, chicken broth and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer, cover the pot and allow to simmer for 4-5 minutes.
2. Add in the butter and heavy cream and stir to combine. Add the cheese in and stir until melted and combined. Add in 2/3 of the bacon and the thyme, garlic powder and onion powder. Add more balck pepper if desired. Cover the pot and allow the soup to simmer on low, for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
3. Top each serving with the remaining bacon and additional shredded cheese if desired. 

Enjoy!!!

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 238
Total Fat		19.4g
Saturated Fat		11.9g
Trans Fat		0g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.5g
Monounsaturated Fat		1.4g
Cholesterol		73mg
Sodium		292.6mg
Total Carbohydrates		7.2g
Dietary Fiber		2.5g
Sugars		2.5g
Protein		10.1g
Calcium		14.5%
Iron		4.2%
Potassium		392.7mg
Vitamin A		13.6%
Vitamin C		110.6%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Eat Well 101.