Description
Indulge in a warm, comforting bowl of Cheesy Broccoli Soup with Bacon and Tortellini. This delightful dish combines fresh broccoli, rich cheddar cheese, and crispy bacon, all enveloped in creamy goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, it’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 cup tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- In a large stockpot over medium heat, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving drippings in the pot.
- Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Toss in broccoli florets and pour in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until broccoli is tender (approximately 10 minutes).
- Stir in tortellini and heavy cream; cook until tortellini is tender (about 5 minutes). Gradually add shredded cheddar cheese, stirring until melted.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in crispy bacon bits just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg