Bacon And Egg Soup Recipes

CHEDDAR BROCCOLI SOUP WITH BACON AND EGG CROUTONS MADE WITH BAVARIAN WHEAT BEER

Steps:

• In a large stockpot, heat grapeseed oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add onion and saute until it turns translucent. Add beer and let cook until most of the alcohol evaporates. Stir in broccoli florets and disks, and season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until broccoli is very soft.
• While the soup is cooking, make the topping for the croutons. Gently fold cream cheese, eggs, and bacon bits together, cover and refrigerate until needed. Stir heavy cream into the soup, remove from heat, and puree with an immersion blender.
• Stir in shredded Cheddar and whipped cream cheese, cover and let sit for about 5 minutes to allow the cheese to melt. Use the immersion blender to thoroughly mix, and adjust salt and pepper, to taste, if necessary. Cover and keep warm.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Toast what bread and cut into triangles. Sprinkle some cheddar cheese on each toast triangle and top with some of the egg/bacon mixture. Sprinkle some more Cheddar on top, place on a baking sheet and put in the oven for a few minutes to let the cheese melt. Serve soup in crocks with a crouton floating on the surface of the soup.

BREAKFAST SOUP AKA BACON AND EGG SOUP

Steps:

• In Dutch oven, cook bacon until crisp, stirring occasionally to keep pieces separate.
• Remove and drain bacon; keep warm.
• Discard all but 4 tablespoons of the drippings.
• Over medium heat, stir the flour into the drippings, blending well.
• Cook roux over medium heat for two minutes, stirring constantly.
• Add water, bouillon cubes (or substitute 9-10 cups ready made chicken bouillon) both kinds of pepper and salt (if using).
• Heat to boiling, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened and bouillon cubes are dissolved.
• Add freshly grated potatoes and instant onion; simmer for ten minutes.
• In bowl, mix eggs, nutmeg, parsley and Parmesan cheese.
• Stir into simmering soup and continue stirring constantly for three minutes.
• Eggs will separate into "rags"--just like the classic Italian Straciatella Soup.
• Stir in the reserved bacon pieces and serve immediately with Italian style breadsticks, which are optional.