Recipe Bacon Brussels Sprouts Cheddar Soup

[The Late Night Gourmet]

I took a detour from my healthy eating to make this, but it was well worth it.

Ingredients

6 strips bacon (I used Boar's Head Maple Bacon)
1 pound brussels sprouts, shredded
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 teaspoon thyme
4 cups chicken stock
1 cup milk
2 pieces sourdough bread, cut in chunks
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
salt to taste (it doesn't need much)

Directions

1. Cut bacon into chunks and render on medium heat in a large pot. Add onion and stir occasionally until softened. Stir in thyme for another minute.

2. Add brussels sprouts and stir to coat. Stir occasionally until softened.

3. Add stock, milk, and bread chunks and cook for a few minutes.

4. Working in batches, blend for maybe 15 seconds on low setting. You only want to incorporate the bread, but not create a puree.

5. Add cheddar and stir until incorporated. Heat for another few minutes, then serve.

 

[Morning Glory]

Hmm... my mind has been wandering down the cheesy soup route today. Yours looks very good.

 

[caseydog]

I could easily enjoy that soup with a good sandwich. Nice.

CD

 

[garlichead]

Looks delicious. all it needs is beer either as a glass of or right in the soup.