Cream of Broccoli soup – with a couple of other veggies thrown in, then topped with bacon for good measure!
Oh. My. Yum.
Do you know how many veggies I can eat when they’re whizzed up with cream and cheese and then topped with bacon?
A whole lot.
I’m probably getting a reputation for ruining the nutritious effects of healthy stuff. Monday I wilted spinach in bacon fat for those Stuffed Cheesy Breads, a couple of weeks ago it was the fresh orange slices smothered in orange butter sauce and cream for those pancakes, and not long before that I was sprinkling my dried fruit and nuts all over a large layer of melted chocolate.
I always tut when my kids want to cover their porridge in honey or dip their strawberries in Nutella, but I guess I’ve just figured out where they get it from (guilty blush).
So rather than pondering on my failings as a health concious 36-year-old let’s change the subject completely and talk GIVEAWAY!
Today I’ve joined Beth from Food Fashion and Fun (thanks for organising Beth!) and a team of lovely blogger friends to give you the opportunity to win $700 in Amazon vouchers!
It’s open to those aged 18 and over in the US, and also the UK and Canada (the amount will be converted to GBP or CAD if the winner is based in the UK or Canada).
It runs until 27th January, and all you need to do is complete one or more of the actions below to enter. The more actions you complete, the more times you can enter (and some you can do up to once a day until the giveaway ends!).
Good Luck Everyone! What would you buy if you won by the way?
Oh, one last thing, the full recipe for my cream of broccoli soup is at the bottom of the page.
Good luck again xx
Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe:
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion peeled and chopped
- 1 regular head of cauliflower outer leaves discard, chopped into small florets
- 1 large head of broccoli outer leaves discard, chopped into small florets
- 2 packed cups kale
- 1 litre hot vegetable or chicken stock either homemade or use 2 stock cubes with water. Use bouillon for gluten free
- 1/2 tsp garlic salt
- 100 g mature cheddar, grated
- 60 ml double (heavy) cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 200 g bacon lardons
- a drizzle of double/heavy cream to serve
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan and fry the onion gently for 4-5 minutes until it starts to go translucent. Add in the cauliflower, broccoli, stock and garlic salt. Bring to the boil and simmer for 10 minutes. Add in the kale and simmer for a further 5 minutes.
- Whilst the soup is cooking, dry fry the bacon lardons on a high heat until well browned and crispy (they’ll release fat, so you don’t need to add any to the pan). Once cooked, remove from the heat and place in a bowl.
- Take the soup off the heat and whizz using a hand blender. Put back on the heat, add in the cheese and cream and stir until the cheese has melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide between bowls and swirl in a little cream (about 1/2 tsp per serving). Sprinkle on the bacon lardons and a little black pepper before serving.
Katy says
April 23, 2018 at 5:00 pmI made this soup last week and its so tasty. I love the addition of bacon lardons on the top. Great way to get my kids to eat soup.
Judy Caywood says
January 26, 2016 at 3:46 pmI’m enjoying all your recipes Nicky. Especially the soups and stews this time of year.Even in California it is cool this time of year. If I won I would buy my husband something wonderful as he works so hard for us and get a head start on Christmas too.
Peggy says
January 26, 2016 at 10:13 amThanks for a chance to win what would I do buy books of course.
Love your recipes
theresa krier says
January 20, 2016 at 7:12 amhi, I would buy a kitchen aid mixer & a new mattress, thanks so much for the chance to win!
Sharon Morgan says
January 18, 2016 at 5:12 pmI feel your pain with the healthy slathered in the not so healthy! My weakness is bacon to be sure! I make it in the oven and save the rendered fat for all kinds of decadent ridiculousness like cooking eggs that have been scrambled with a bit of heavy whipping cream and scalions and then covered with a sharp white cheddar! …I’m off to make some eggs now…lol
Nicky Corbishley says
January 19, 2016 at 4:56 pmOh. My. Goodness.
You’ve got me totally drooling over here Sharon.
Eggs for tea 🙂
Sharon Morgan says
January 20, 2016 at 4:34 pmI know, right? They were lovely…I need to master the english muffin to lay them on…
Katherines Corner says
January 18, 2016 at 12:00 amIf I am the lucky winner, spending the amazon dollars would be wonderful, I would buy birthday gifts to hide away until it was time for our grandchildren’s birthdays. Thank you for the opportunity to enter. I invite you to enter my giveaway too. Hugs!
Nicky Corbishley says
January 19, 2016 at 4:55 pmAww that’s such a nice idea for the prize money! I’ll check out your giveaway now, thanks Katherine 🙂
fourkidsrgreat says
January 17, 2016 at 12:37 amI just can’t even imagine that much money! I’d actually use most of it for textbooks for my three kids in college!
Nicky Corbishley says
January 19, 2016 at 4:54 pmI’m kind of jealous that I can’t enter 🙂
Fab idea for the prize though, what a great mum you are!!
Saz says
January 15, 2016 at 4:18 pmawwww . what about france ??
this soup is so yummy… and brocoli is on the menu tonight anyway… sooo i’ll just do that. thank you 🙂
Nicky Corbishley says
January 19, 2016 at 4:45 pmI know sorry 🙁
Because there were so many bloggers involved the organiser needed to keep it as simple as possible. I know what you mean though, I rarely find giveaways that the UK can enter.
Hope you enjoy the broccoli soup (with plenty of bacon of course 🙂 )
Jessica says
January 15, 2016 at 12:52 amThat soup looks delicious and the way you styled it is on point. So excited to be a part of the giveaway with you!
Nicky Corbishley says
January 15, 2016 at 1:51 pmThanks Jessica 🙂 Love that cauliflower hummus recipe on your post – what a great idea!!
Lily says
January 14, 2016 at 3:16 pmGreat contest Nicky! I’m already a subscriber and now, I am following/stalking you on all social media platforms lol.
Nicky Corbishley says
January 15, 2016 at 1:42 pmAwesome, thanks Lily. If you’re already subscribed to any of the social media channels, you can still enter – just complete the box on the giveaway. I wouldn’t want you to miss a chance at the prize 🙂
Amy says
January 14, 2016 at 3:50 amNicky! I’m not a bacon girl, but I totally get the need to jazz up otherwise healthy foods with a little bit of something not-quite-so-healthy but totally delicious (usually cheese in my case). I love this soup – definitely going on the table during our next cold snap!
Nicky Corbishley says
January 15, 2016 at 1:38 pmSo glad you’re with me on that one. I can never understand how people can eat undressed salads and burgers without at least 3 toppings 🙂 Toppings are everything 😀