Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Ingredients

  • 2 cups frozen broccoli

  • 2 cups frozen cauliflower

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 cans (14.5 oz) reduced/low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock

  • 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 6 slices bacon cooked until crisp and crumbled for topping

  • ½ cup water

  • ½ tsp ground black pepper

  • Sliced scallions for topping

Instructions

In the Crock Pot:

  1. Place chicken broth, water, onion, cauliflower, broccoli, and pepper in slow cooker on low for 4-5 hours.

  2. Use an immersion blender to puree soup. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender (must cool first) or mash with a potato masher.

  3. Stir in cheddar cheese.

  4. Cover and cook an additional 10 mins.

  5. Serve with bacon crumbles and scallions if desired.

On the Stove Top:

  1. Place chicken broth, water, onion, cauliflower, broccoli, and pepper in large pot. Bring to a boil.  Simmer for 30 minutes.

  2. Use an immersion blender to puree soup. If you don’t have an immersion blender, you can use a regular blender (must cool first) or mash with a potato masher.

  3. Stir in cheddar cheese.

  4. Cover and cook an additional 10 mins.

  5. Serve with bacon crumbles and scallions if desired.