Broccoli Cheddar Soup
This soup is a cozy classic made low-carb with creamy cheese, tender broccoli, and a buttery garlic base. It’s the kind of meal that warms you from the inside out, ready in minutes and loaded with flavor—not carbs. Perfect for chilly nights or satisfying lunches!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: dinner
Ingredients
2 tbsp butter
⅛ cup white onion, finely diced
½ tsp minced garlic
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup broccoli, chopped
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 tbsp cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
½ tsp xanthan gum (optional, for thickening)
Salt & black pepper, to taste
2 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional, for topping)
Instructions
Sauté Base: In a large soup pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
Simmer Broccoli: Add chicken broth and chopped broccoli. Cook until broccoli is fork-tender, about 8–10 minutes.
Add Cream & Cheese: Microwave cream cheese for 30 seconds until soft. Stir cream cheese and heavy cream into the pot. Bring to a boil, then turn off heat.
Melt Cheddar: Stir in shredded cheddar until fully melted and smooth.
Thicken (Optional): Add xanthan gum, stirring well. Let sit a few minutes to thicken.
Top & Serve: Sprinkle with crumbled bacon if desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~290
- Fat: 24g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 15g
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