# @mrsmckennabarry on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DeR9FmExPv4
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71429110-mrsmckennabarry-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-10-09T16:40:53.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** McKenna Barry (@mrsmckennabarry) — https://gondola.cc/mrsmckennabarry

## Caption

Soup on Sunday: Broccoli Cheddar Soup 🥦🧀 

INGREDIENTS
• 6 strips bacon, cut into pieces
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 large cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth (or equivalent Better Than Bouillon mixture)
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 3 cups broccoli florets (roughly chopped if preferred)
• 1 cup shredded carrots
• 4 oz sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
• 4 oz sharp white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded

OPTIONAL TOPPINGS
• Additional shredded cheese
• Crispy bacon pieces

INSTRUCTIONS
• Dice the onion, crush the garlic, and cut the bacon into small pieces.
• Roughly chop the broccoli if you prefer smaller bites.
• Shred both cheeses and set aside.
• In a large pot, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy.
• Remove bacon pieces and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate. Leave the bacon grease in the pot.
• Add butter to the pot with the bacon grease.
• Stir in the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in flour and stir until fully incorporated, forming a roux.
• Slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring well and scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
• Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the milk and heavy cream until combined.
• Season with salt, nutmeg, cayenne, and black pepper.
• Stir in broccoli and carrots.
• Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is tender.
• Gradually stir in shredded cheddar and white cheddar until melted and smooth.
• Let the soup simmer for 5–10 more minutes, stirring often.
• Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
• Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheese or crispy bacon.

#broccolicheddarsoup #souprecipe #soupseason #food #easyrecipes

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easyrecipes, food, soupseason, broccolicheddarsoup, souprecipe

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