Is there anything better than warm soup on a chilly winter night? We’re always looking for ways to stay warm these days. Especially now, it just snowed here at Garrett Valley Farms headquarters! Nonetheless, we don’t have time to cook soup all day! Luckily, this Ham Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe is both warm, simple, and quick! You only need a half hour to make this delicious meal for your family (or friends)!
We used Garrett Valley Farms Classic Dry Rubbed Bacon for our soup. However, there is a great variety of options at Garrett Valley Farms to choose from! Pick the bacon that works for you, whether that’s sugar free, turkey, or even peppered bacon! Check out all the options here!
Did you know Garrett Valley Farms Black Forest Ham Nugget is fully cooked? This makes it so easy to add to soups, sandwiches, and salads with no hassle or extra prep work!
Ham Broccoli Cheese Soup is packed with flavor to keep you going on whatever you’re up to! Eat it at the end of a long day, heat it up after a hike in the snow, or pack it to go!
Ham Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Garrett Valley Farms Bacon
- 1 cup mirepoix chopped onion, carrots, celery
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp cream cheese
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 2 cups broccoli
- 2 cups Garrett Valley Farms Black Forest Ham chopped from nugget
- 2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp corn starch
Instructions
- Cook bacon in bottom of stock pot, until crispy. Remove bacon, drain on a paper towel lined plate. Chop and reserve for later. Reserve bacon grease.
- Add mirepoix to bacon grease and cook over medium heat until onion is transparent and soft.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, spices, and broccoli to pot. Simmer over medium heat for 12-15 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Add chopped ham and shredded cheese (in bunches) to the pot. Stir constantly until cheese melts.
- Sprinkle corn starch on top, and stir in thoroughly, to thicken the broth.
- Optional: Top with reserved bacon and more shredded cheese. Serve hot!
Have you tried this recipe at home? Be sure to share a picture and tag us on Instagram @garrettvalleyfarms! We’d love to hear from you!
