Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup 🍲
From start to finish, this recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. Despite its simplicity, the minimal ingredients list yields incredible flavors. Sharp cheddar cheese blends beautifully with rich cream cheese and heavy cream. Nutmeg imparts a warm, nutty, slightly sweet flavor, while paprika adds a hint of smokiness and gentle heat, depending on the type used. Already considering making a double batch? Let's get cooking this keto soup!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets small cut
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened and cubed
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup full-fat heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter or ghee divided
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium-sized onion diced
- ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Gather all the tools and measure the ingredients.
- Peel and dice/mince the onions and garlic.
- Wash the broccoli thoroughly and cut them into florets.
Cooking Instructions
- In a soup pot, add broth and broccoli florets. Bring to a boil on high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer until broccoli is tender.
- In a skillet, melt ½ of the butter with the olive oil over high heat. Add onions and a pinch of salt, cooking until onions turn translucent and start to brown, about 4-6 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add garlic, and cook for 1-2 more minutes, stirring constantly.
- Transfer cooked onions and garlic to the soup pot with broccoli.
- Add the remaining butter and cream cheese over low heat in the same skillet, melting slowly. Gradually add cheddar cheese, stirring well, until all cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add nutmeg, paprika, and pepper and stir. Gradually add cream, mixing well. Remove from heat once combined.
- Blend the soup mixture to your desired consistency using an immersion blender. Add the cheese mixture and stir until well combined, and season to taste.
Notes
Please note: The total net carbs listed do not account for Substitute and Additional Ingredients.
If you're a fan of this Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe, please let me know! Any tips on how to cut down the carbs? Share your thoughts in the comments!
Happy cooking!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 746mg | Potassium: 238mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1563IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 260mg | Iron: 0.5mg
