Broccoli, Cauliflower and Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 cup finely diced celery and leaves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 slices bacon chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 pound fresh cauliflower florets
- 1 pound fresh broccoli florets
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch in a slurry
- 14 ounces white cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, sauté the onion, garlic and celery (with leaves if using) in the olive oil and bacon until bacon renders its fat and vegetables soften.
- Add the thyme, cauliflower, broccoli, and chicken broth.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir cornstarch into evaporated milk until smooth then add to soup. Allow to return to a boil for a minute to thicken.
- Remove from heat and add cheese, stirring constantly to allow it to melt.
Notes
From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1563mgPotassium: 960mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1563IUVitamin C: 108mgCalcium: 796mgIron: 2mg
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