Easy Broccoli Soup with Bacon: Healthy, Low-Carb Recipe Ready in 25 Minutes

As a busy mom and home cook with years of experience getting picky eaters to love veggies, I created this broccoli soup with bacon. My kids grumbled at first—'Arrgghh, yikes!' and 'Ohhh no!'—but one bite changed everything. 'Mmmm, nice Mom!' and 'I don't taste any broccoli!' they said, ending with epic broccoli mustaches. It's low-carb, nutritious, and on the table fast—a win for parents everywhere, just like my popular zucchini soup.

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Broccoli Soup with Bacon: A Tasty Twist on Zucchini Soup

My family loves hearty meal soups, so I make fresh ones weekly when possible. This broccoli version is substantial enough for dinner and packs real nutrition.

Ingredients for Broccoli Soup

• 2 bags pre-cut broccoli (or fresh—pre-cut saves time)
• 2 zucchini
• 2 onions
• Splash of olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1.8 liters chicken stock
• 1 pack herb cream cheese
• 250 grams bacon cubes
• Salt and pepper
• Curry powder

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Step-by-Step Instructions

• This simple recipe yields healthy soup in 25 minutes with minimal chopping. Use a soup maker to skip the blender!
• Chop onions and crush garlic. Sauté in olive oil in a wok. Dice zucchini (rough chops are fine).
• Once onions are translucent, add zucchini, broccoli, salt, pepper, and curry. Stir-fry briefly. Boil 1.8 liters chicken stock in a large pot.
• Add veggies to boiling stock; simmer 15 minutes. Meanwhile, crisp up bacon cubes.
• Blend smooth with immersion blender. Stir in herb cream cheese; heat through. Drain bacon and serve.

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Serving Suggestions

Stir in crispy bacon just before serving—its saltiness means go light on seasoning earlier. Leftovers? Refrigerate for lunch or freeze for later.