Here’s a recipe for Broccoli Soup with Bacon Sprinkles and Shrimp that’s rich and flavorful:
Ingredients:
- For the Soup:
- 1 large head of broccoli, chopped into florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- For the Bacon Sprinkles:
- 6 strips of bacon
- For the Shrimp:
- 12-15 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Soup:
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and sauté until soft and translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
- Add chopped broccoli florets to the pot and pour in the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the broccoli is tender.
- Once the broccoli is soft, use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender and blend until smooth.
- Stir in the cream or milk, season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg (if using), and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.
2. Make the Bacon Sprinkles:
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Drain on a paper towel, and once cooled, crumble the bacon into sprinkles.
3. Cook the Shrimp:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Season shrimp with garlic powder, salt, and pepper, then sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and opaque.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before removing from the heat.
4. Serve:
- Ladle the creamy broccoli soup into bowls.
- Top each bowl with sautéed shrimp and a sprinkle of crispy bacon.
- Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or a drizzle of olive oil.
Enjoy your Broccoli Soup with Bacon Sprinkles and Shrimp
