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Creamy Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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A rich, creamy, and low-carb broccoli cheddar soup perfect for cozy nights and keto diets. This easy recipe blends fresh broccoli with sharp cheddar and cream cheese for a velvety texture without carbs.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh broccoli florets (about 300g or 10.5 oz)
  • 1 ½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese (about 150g or 5.3 oz)
  • 1 cup heavy cream (240ml or 8 fl oz)
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth (720ml or 24 fl oz), low-sodium
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (28g)
  • ½ medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep the Ingredients (10 minutes): Chop broccoli into bite-sized florets, finely dice onion, and mince garlic. Soften cream cheese by leaving at room temperature or microwaving for 15 seconds.
  2. Sauté Aromatics (5 minutes): Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, stirring frequently until soft and translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Avoid burning garlic.
  3. Add Broth and Broccoli (5 minutes): Pour in broth and add broccoli florets. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook until broccoli is tender, about 8-10 minutes.
  4. Blend Part of the Soup (3-5 minutes): Remove about half the broccoli and broth with a slotted spoon into a blender or use an immersion blender in the pot to puree until smooth.
  5. Return Puree and Add Dairy (5 minutes): Stir the broccoli puree back into the pot. Add softened cream cheese, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir gently over low heat until cream cheese melts and soup is smooth. Do not boil.
  6. Incorporate Cheddar (2-3 minutes): Slowly add shredded cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring until melted before adding more to prevent clumping.
  7. Final Taste Check and Serve: Adjust seasoning as needed. If soup is too thick, stir in a splash of broth or cream. Serve hot, optionally garnished with extra cheddar or crispy bacon bits.

Notes

Use coconut cream and dairy-free cheese for a dairy-free version. Frozen broccoli can be used but may require longer cooking. Melt cheese on low heat to avoid grainy texture. Blend part of the broccoli for a creamy base without thickeners. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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