Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Soup
Extra creamy and flavorful, perfect for cool winter nights. Filling enough to be your main course.
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Servings: 10
Calories: 562kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Knife
- collander
- measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- cutting board
- heat resistant spatula
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter
- ½ pound bacon cut into smalll pieces
- 2 cups celery finely chopped
- 1¼ cup onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons garlic chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable
- 1½ pound broccoli chopped into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 pound cheddar cheese grated
Instructions
- Cut bacon into smalll pieces. Set aside a small portion to pan fry for garnish if desired.
- Cut up fresh broccoli, celery and onion Set aside a small portion of the broccoli to cook separately to use for garnish if desired.
- Chop garlic if using fresh
- Melt butter in Instant Pot set on saute
- Add bacon and cook until slightly crispy
- Add onion, celery and garlic. Continue cooking until slightly transparent, stirring frequently.
- Add chicken broth, broccoli, salt and pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to manual to cook for 1 minute.
- After Instant Pot is done cooking, let it sit for 5 minutes before releasing vent and carefully removing lid.
- Add cream cheese. Stir until well blended.
- Add heavy whipping cream and stir in.
- Add shredded cheddar cheese in about 4 batches, stirring after each until cheese is melted. Reserve a small amount to use as garnish if desired.
- If desired, garnish with additional bacon, shredded cheddar cheese and broccoli.
- Enjoy!
Notes
If desired, reserve a small amount of cooked bacon, broccoli and shredded cheddar cheese to garnish soup when serving.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Broccoli Cheddar Bacon Soup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 562
Calories from Fat 459
% Daily Value*
Fat 51g78%
Saturated Fat 29g181%
Cholesterol 152mg51%
Sodium 1026mg45%
Potassium 519mg15%
Carbohydrates 11g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 1969IU39%
Vitamin C 70mg85%
Calcium 425mg43%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition label is calculated by automated third-party services. The nutritional information provided here is an estimate only, for informational purposes only, and can vary depending on the specific ingredients, preparation and accuracy of the third-party system used for calculations. It is always best practice to confirm the nutritional calculations, especially if nutritional information is critical to your diet plan.