Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup without Heavy Cream
Make a tasty Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup without heavy cream. Start by melting butter in a pot and adding diced onion and minced garlic. Cook them until they become soft. Then, add broccoli and cook for a little longer. Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and let it simmer until the broccoli becomes tender. Use a blender or an immersion blender to make the soup smooth. Return it to the pot and stir in half and half or coconut cream, along with shredded cheddar cheese. Heat it up until the cheese melts and the soup is warmed through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve the soup hot and enjoy its creamy goodness.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 227kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup half and half or coconut cream
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes until soft.
- Add the broccoli and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until the broccoli is tender.
- Use an immersion blender or transfer to a blender to blend until smooth.
- Return the soup to the pot and stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Heat until the cheese is melted and the soup is heated through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 20g