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creamy vegetable and bacon soup

Creamy Vegetable and Bacon Soup

Smooth and silky, rich and satisfying, this creamy anti-inflammatory soup recipe is liquid joy in a bowl. Fresh vegetables, chicken and bacon make this meal a hit with the whole family.
Course Main Course, Soup
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • ½ cup celery diced
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups broccoli chopped and steamed
  • 3 cups cauliflower chopped and steamed
  • 1 ½ cup chicken, beef or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup carrots chopped and steamed
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add olive oil to a skillet.  Heat over medium heat adding celery, onion and garlic. Saute until veggies are tender and onions are translucent.
  • Add 2 cups broccoli, 2 cups cauliflower, broth, salt and pepper to a blender.  Blend until pureed.
  • Place mixture in a large pot on the stove over medium heat and add the remaining broccoli and cauliflower. Stir in celery, onion, garlic and steamed carrots to blend and add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, adding more broth if your prefer your soup thinner.
  • Serve in bowls and top with chopped bacon.
  • Garnish with celery leaves or herbs of your choice if desired.

Notes

  • Use any other vegetables you enjoy to make the soup as hearty as you like -- try spinach, asparagus, kale, mushrooms, etc.
  • If you like rice in your soup, puree 1 cup of the cauliflower and use the remaining 2 cups as cauliflower rice.
Keyword Anti-Inflammatory, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Complete Meal, Entree, Pork, Poultry, Soup