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5 from 138 votes

Keto Broccoli & Cheese Soup {low carb}

45 minutes
Calories: 900kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/4 onions (diced)
  • 2 garlic cloves (diced)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 14 ounces frozen broccoli florets (diced)
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese
  • 3 slices swiss cheese
  • 1 ounce cream cheese (diced)
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon pink salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (diced)
  • 3 pieces bacon (diced)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions

  • In a large saucepan add 3 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil.Add broccoli and cook on medium/low for 6 minutes with the lid on the pot until broccoli is tender.While the broccoli is cooking, melt butter in a skillet and saute diced onions and garlic until onions are translucent.Add 1 cup of chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, cream cheese, spices, and salt/pepper to the onions and garlic in the skillet.Bring mixture in the skillet to a boil and whisk continuously.
  • Once it starts boiling, add all of the cheeses, stirring with a whisk as it melts.Reduce heat to low and continue to simmer for 6 minutes then remove from heat.Add cheese mixture to saucepan with the broccoli and chicken broth.Summer on low for 5 minutes.Turn stove off and remove from heat.Optional: to thicken soup add 3/4 tsp of Xanthan Gum.

Nutrition

Calories: 900kcal