Broccoli Soup
Potatoes, broccoli and Cheddar are a classic combination. Enjoy all three in this super-simple soup. It comes together with just 6 ingredients (plus cooking spray, salt and pepper). Dovetailing Tip: Use 4 of the bacon slices that you cooked on day 2 for today's soup.
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Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 218
Ingredients:
Cook time:
Serving size: 4
Calories per serving: 218
4 medium russet potatoes
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Nonstick cooking spray
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 head broccoli, florets chopped (about 6 cups)
2 tablespoons half and half
1 1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese (about 5 ounces)
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Pierce the potatoes all over with a fork. Microwave until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes. Cook the bacon in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring, until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon. Add the onion to the pot with the drippings; cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh; set aside. Discard the potatoes skins.
Add the potato flesh, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot with the onion and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook until the broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes. Working in small batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot and stir in the half-and-half; season with salt and pepper.
Top each serving of soup with the bacon and Cheese.
Source: foodnetwork.com
Meanwhile, Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and scoop out most of the flesh; set aside. Discard the potatoes skins.
Add the potato flesh, 6 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper to the pot with the onion and stir to combine. Bring to a boil. Add the broccoli and reduce the heat to maintain a simmer; cook until the broccoli is tender, about 8 minutes. Working in small batches, puree in a blender. Return to the pot and stir in the half-and-half; season with salt and pepper.
Top each serving of soup with the bacon and Cheese.
Source: foodnetwork.com
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