Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup

This is a quick and easy, keto-friendly, broccoli-Cheddar soup that hits those cravings when you want something creamy and comforting.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 295 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups chicken broth, divided
• 6 ounces frozen broccoli rice
• 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic granules
• 0.25 cup minced shallot

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Slowly pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir to scrape up any bits of shallot. Add cream cheese and whisk to break up any lumps. Pour in remaining broth and whipping cream. Stir in Cheddar cheese, riced broccoli, and garlic granules. Simmer for 4 minutes.

Step 3

Add xanthan gum and whisk continuously until soup is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.