Creamy Broccoli-Turnip Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat cream cheese for 30 seconds. Mix in spice and set aside.
In another bowl, dissolve bouillion cube in 3 cups of boiling water. When dissolved, pour into a slow cooker.
Mix the cream cheese mixture into the bouillion water. Add the remaining ingredients, and stir to combine.
Set slow cooker to cook on HIGH for 2.5 to 3 hours. Then using a hand blender, blend mixture until slightly smooth.