Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
This Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup is full of delicious flavors, tender broccoli, and cheesy goodness, plus it doesn't exceed your carb counts.
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Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/2 cups broccoli chopped
- 1/4 cup onions chopped
- 1/4 cup celery chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 clove garlic chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3.5 ounces cheddar cheese shredded
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat. Add the broccoli, onions, and celery. Season with salt and pepper. Saute for about 8 minutes, until the broccoli is tender. Add the garlic. Saute for 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Add the cheddar and stir until completely melted.
- Simmer for 5-10 minutes on medium low heat. Serve.
Notes
- To thicken the soup, if desired, mix 1/4 tsp xanthan gum in a small bowl with some hot water, until gummy. Add to soup and whisk to combine.
- You can also thicken the soup with 1 tsp of cornstarch mixed with cold water. It will add 2 grams of carbs to the total, which adds .5 grams to each serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 279mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1104IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 224mg | Iron: 1mg
The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.