Creamy Broccoli-turnip Soup

Total Time: 3 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 3 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 ounces cream cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon celery seed
• 3 cups boiling water
• 1 chicken bouillon cube
• 4 cups chopped broccoli
• 1 cup diced turnip
• 1/2 of a medium sweet onion
• 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Recipe

• 1 in a microwave-safe bowl, heat cream cheese for 30 seconds. mix in spice and set aside.
• 2 in another bowl, dissolve bouillion cube in 3 cups of boiling water. when dissolved, pour into a slow cooker.
• 3 mix the cream cheese mixture into the bouillion water. add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine.
• 4 set slow cooker to cook on high for 2.5 to 3 hours. then using a hand blender, blend mixture until slightly smooth.