Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• •4 pieces Bacon
• 🧈4 tbsp Butter
• 🧅half the onion Yellow Onion
• •1 head Broccoli (roughly chopped)
• 🧄3 cloves Garlic
• •1 cup Shredded carrots
• •1/4 cup Flour
• 🍗2 cups Chicken Broth
• •2 cups Half & Half
• 🧂1/2 tsp Salt
• 🧄1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
• 🌿1/2 tsp Paprika
• 🟡1/4 tsp Dry Mustard
• 🧂1/2 tsp Black Pepper
• 🧂1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
• 🧀2-3 cups Cheddar Cheese (I used sharp cheddar)

Instructions

1. 1Chop your bacon and sauté in your pan. Once cooked, remove the bacon and set aside. Leave the bacon grease in the pan.
2. 2Add your butter and chopped onion to the pan. Sauté until onions start to turn translucent (2-3 min). Add your garlic and sauté for 30 seconds (don’t want it to burn).
3. 3Next whisk in your flour and cook for 1-2 min (the will help get the flour taste out). Whisk often.
4. 4Add in your chicken broth and half and half. Let cook for a few minutes.
5. 5Add the broccoli and carrots. (I leave half of my broccoli in bigger pieces and finely chop the other half). Add in all your seasonings. Reduce heat to low/simmer. Cover and cook for 15min.
6. 6Add your cheese and mix. Once melted your ready to eat! I top mine with the bacon, a little more cheese and green onion. Enjoy!