Broccoli-Cheddar Soup
Bacon and cheese are obvious ways to make broccoli more appealing, but the real star in this soup is the edamame.
Dovetailing Tip: Use the 2 extra slices of bacon that you cooked on day 1 for todays soup.
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Ingredients:
| 2 slices | bacon, chopped |
| 1 bunch | scallions, chopped |
| 1 stalk | celery, chopped |
| 3 tablespoons | all-purpose flour |
| 1 head | broccoli, florets and tender stems chopped |
| 2 cups | low-sodium chicken broth |
| kosher salt and freshly ground pepper | |
| 1 cup | frozen edamame, thawed |
| 3/4 cup | half-and-half |
| 1 cup | shredded white Cheddar cheese |
Directions:
Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, about 10 minutes. Transfer to paper towels with a slotted spoon; set aside to drain. Add the scallions and celery to the drippings in the pot and cook until slightly softened, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring, until incorporated. Add the broccoli, chicken broth, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil. Add the edamame, reduce the heat to medium low and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and puree until smooth; return to the pot. Stir in the half-and-half and simmer 5 minutes. Stir in the cheese and continue to cook, stirring, until the soup thickens, about 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the bacon.
Source: foodnetwork.com
