61⁄4 cups broccoli florets, chopped into half-inch pieces
Large bowl of ice water
1 cup plus 1⁄2 cup fat-free cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup light sour cream
4 strips turkey bacon, cut into1⁄2 -inch pieces
Directions
PREP: COOK:
In a small pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic. Sauté for 3 minutes, or until slightly caramelized.
Add chicken broth and increase heat to high. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer, and cover for 15 minutes, or until broth has evaporated to half, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
Bring 2 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add broccoli and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
Drain broccoli and place in ice bath for 2 minutes.
Add
3⁄
4 of the broccoli to a blender, and reserve the rest.
Add chicken broth mixture to blender, and process for 10 seconds, or until completely combined.
To the blender’s broth mixture, add 1 scoop of the Quest Protein Powder®, 1 cup of cheese, and sour cream.
Blend until smooth, then add the remaining 3 scoops Quest Protein Powder®, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next one.
Once fully blended, pour soup into serving bowls. Top with remaining broccoli and cheese.
In a separate pan, cook turkey bacon to desired crispness.
Mince bacon and sprinkle on top of soup. Serve immediately.