Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Bacon
Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup with Bacon – A super nutritious, hearty and delicious soup ready in 15 minutes! Packed with veggies and incredible, cheesy flavor, this low-carb broccoli cauliflower cheese soup recipe is healthy comfort food at its finest. You can make a double batch and freeze this delicious broccoli cauliflower soup to have plenty of leftovers for the coming weeks!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb broccoli cut in florets
- 1 1/2 lbs cauliflower cut in florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 5 slices bacon
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
To make the broccoli cauliflower cheese soup:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon to desired crispiness. Drain from the fat, chop, and set aside.
- Mix onion powder, garlic powder, and thyme in a small bowl.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, add water, chicken broth, cauliflower, and broccoli, with a dash of salt and ground black pepper; cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
- After simmering for 4 or 5 minutes, add butter, and cream to the cauliflower and broccoli and stir well to combine. Then, add cheese and stir slowly until melted. Add 2/3 of the cooked bacon and season with the mixed spices and herbs. Adjust the soup’s seasoning with salt and ground black pepper, to taste.
- Cover and simmer the soup for another 5 to 8 minutes on low, stirring occasionally.
- Divide the broccoli cauliflower cheese soup into bowls. Top the soup with remaining crispy bacon and more cheese if you like. Enjoy!
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