High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Turkey Bacon Delight
A creamy, delicious soup packed with high protein from turkey bacon and cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cooked turkey bacon, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the broccoli and chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the turkey bacon and season with salt and pepper. Stir well and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra cheddar cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, use an immersion blender to puree a portion of the soup.
- Feel free to substitute other vegetables like cauliflower for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: High Protein Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Turkey Bacon Soup, Healthy Soup Recipe