Broccoli and Bacon Soup - Recipe
It has been so cold and rainy so I thought another soup was in order It's just as comforting as a Pea soup, yet somewhat lighterIt has a lovely thick consistency that resembles a Pea soup. The saltiness of the bacon enhances the flavour to a new level.
I try to eat broccoli, be it frozen or fresh every week. So versatile It has excellent cancer fighting and preventative properties due to it's high levels of phytochemicals/nutrients.
This gleaned from BIT of Carey
Ingredients
- 200 g bacon bits
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 large broccoli head, cut into florets
- 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
- +- 750 ml chicken stock
- 125 ml milk or cream
- Black pepper
Directions
- In a large pot, fry the bacon until crispy. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add the onions to the hot bacon fat and saute until golden and soft.
- Add the broccoli and potatoes and heat through.
- Pour in the stock, stir well and cover.
- Simmer for +- 40 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- Add the milk or cream and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the bacon and season with black pepper. Keep some bacon aside to garnish.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 139g | |
| Recipe makes 6 servings | |
| Calories 224 | |
| Calories from Fat 85 | 38% |
| Total Fat 9.45g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1.78g | 7% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 607mg | 25% |
| Potassium 375mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 22.35g | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.2g | 17% |
| Sugars 2.5g | 2% |
| Protein 13.04g | 21% |
