While the disappearance of summer is an unfortunate thing in many ways, one of the upsides to the chillier weather is that you can make soup all the time. And with so many recipes out there, you're never going to be short of ideas. In my opinion, there is truly nothing better than enjoying a warm and comforting bowl of soup - bonus points if it's cold and rainy outside whilst you do so.
And the process of making it yourself is all part of the appeal. Chucking all of the ingredients in the same pot and not having to worry about it until it's time to eat - what's not to love? So after browsing on TikTok in search of recipes - the first one of soup season that I would be making this year - I came across a hugely popular video boasting over eleven million views and knew this had to be the one. The viral broccoli and cheddar soup, posted by @cookwithauds , looked like the perfect candidate.
Packed with nutrients in the form of broccoli and carrots, with the indulgence of a good helping of cheddar cheese, it certainly ticked all the boxes of a good comfort meal. And after making it myself, I can confirm that this has truly taken the top spot of the best soups I've ever made. It was easy, tasty, indulgent and made plenty of portions - which tasted even better in the following days.
The chef had opted to top hers with crispy bacon too, for an extra kick of flavour. Here's everything you need to make the soup - which made four portions - and the process you need to follow. Ingredients.