Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup – Creamy Low-Carb Comfort Food
Creamy, cheesy Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup with broccoli, cheddar, cream and a rich savory broth. Enjoy the taste of classic broccoli cheese soup with fewer carbs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 cups 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 cups shredded cheddar
- 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum, optional for thickening
Instructions
- Using a large pot over medium-high heat, sauté the onion and garlic with the butter until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli florets, chicken broth and heavy cream to the pot. Sprinkle in the garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
- Remove the pot from the heat and begin adding the shredded cheese 1 cup at a time. Stir in each cup of cheese before adding the next cup to help ensure the soup is not clumpy.
- Optional: To thicken the soup, stir in 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum.
- Serve in small bowls, top with a little shredded cheese and serve immediately.
Notes
- Xanthan gum is optional and can be used to thicken the soup.
- Add the shredded cheddar one cup at a time, stirring each addition fully into the soup before adding more.
- Serve immediately after adding the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 514
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1219 mg
- Fat: 43 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 131 mg