Soup has always been one of my favorite foods, and I don’t mean homemade. I’m talking Progresso canned chicken noodle soup! Crazy, I know, but it’s always been a comfort for me, especially in the winter! However, after going keto I knew that had to change. Not only did I cut back on all the processed foods I ate, but I upped the fat 10-fold. My new favorite soup is this Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup!
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
The recipe is as simple as it sounds. You’re two main ingredients are broccoli and cheddar cheese. Anything else is just added to your liking. I’m a fan of celery and onion, so I went that route! Most low-carb soup recipes such as this one are minimal in their ingredient list which make them so great for the whole family. This one takes less than 30 minuets to whip up!
Low Carb Soup
Low-carb doesn’t mean low in flavor. Most low-carb soups are packed with flavor and fat so you’re not missing out on the noodles, rice or beans! Check out the 50 Best Low-Carb Soup Recipes if you can’t take my word for it! Believe it or not, low-carb soups are some of the most easy keto recipes!
Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup: Low Carb Thickener
Now, I’m sure you’re all wondering what I used to make this Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup as thick as it is. Well, the magic ingredient, or better yet the X factor as we’ve been known to call it is xanthum gum! If you don’t have some in your cupboard, we highly recommend it. We’ve also used it in our Low Carb Green Bean Casserole and Keto Gravy which are two must make recipes! If you don’t love soup surely someone in your family does so give this Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup recipe a try!
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Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Broccoli
- 5 oz Cheddar Cheese
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp xanthan Gum
- 1/4 cup Onion
- 1/4 cup celery
- 1 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- salt/pepper
Instructions:
- Cut up broccoli into pieces, as small or as big as you’d like and set aside.
- Add butter, onion, celery, salt and pepper to a sauce pan and cook until onions and celery are translucent.
- Add broccoli and cook for additional 2-3 minutes or until broccoli turn bright green.
- Add chicken broth and heavy whipping cream and bring to a boil.
- Turn down to simmer and slowly add the cheese mixing as you add.
- Once fully incorporated add anthem gum and stir until soup thickens.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Written by
Megha Barot
Megha has always been a passionate cook, but she took this to a new level after starting her keo journey in 2015. She loves creating new recipes and producing educational content for KetoConnect, which she co-founded in 2016 with Matt. Her passion for healthy eating and personal development continues to thrive. She's the proud mom of two awesome kids.
This is stupid good. ?
It says 3 servings but how much is each serving? (1 cup?)
I would say about 3/4 cup.
Can you substitute the xantham gum for glucomannan, do you think?
We’ve never used it but it seems to be a good option for a thickener. You may want to first mix it into some cold water. Let us know how it turns out!
Please be careful having that Xanthan Gum in your house If you have pets. It is deadly to dogs. if they get a hold of food that falls on the ground or if they steal off the table, it can kill them! It is good to warn people anytime you use that in any recipes.
Thanks for sharing!
could we substitute for the thickening gum?
Someone used cream cheese and it thickened it up!
Making this today for meal prep. Sounds yummy!
Who doesn’t like “anthem gum” ?
Keep it up!
Love you four! (I rescue dogs & cats)
I made this for dinner tonight and it was amazing. I will definitely be making it again. Delicious ?
Why on here is the calories and fat higher then the one in my fitness pal? Calories here say 412 and fat 36.7 where as my fitness pal says: 291 calories and 25g Fat. Maybe I’m missing something, I dont know. Can you explain it for me please! Lol
Just double checked and it is the same on both. You may be looking at the wrong nutrition on my fitness pal!
Love this recipe thank you so much! I made a double batch which is great – but I haven’t a clue what the serving size is – the recipe says 1 bowl – is that roughly 8oz? Thank you for all you do helping us round out our Keto eating!
Closer to 6 ounces!
1.5 cups of chicken broth doesn’t seem much!!! For 3 servings
I made a slightly different, and larger version and it turned out wonderful
Ingredients
• 4/5 cups of Broccoli
• 5 oz Cheddar Cheese or a mix of what you have on hand
• 1 block or 8oz of cream cheese
• 2 tbsp Butter or ghee
• 1/2 tsp xanthum gum
• 1 med Onion
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1/2 cup celery
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
• salt and pepper
Instructions
1. Cut up broccoli into pieces, as small or as big as you’d like and set aside.
2. Add butter or ghee, onion, garlic, celery, salt and pepper to a sauce pan and cook until onions and celery are translucent.
3. Add broccoli and cook for additional 2-3 minutes or until broccoli turn bright green.
4. Add chicken broth, cream cheese and heavy whipping cream and bring to a boil.
5. Turn down to simmer and slowly add the cheese mixing as you add.
6. Once fully incorporated add xanthum gum and stir until soup thickens.
7. Serve warm and enjoy!
Thanks for sharing!!
I see in MyFtiness Pal the serving size is 1 bowl… since bowls vary in size, is there a serving size that may include measurements. Like 1 cup = 1 bowl etc?
Thank you
Ya, it’s 1/3 of the recipe.
Wow!!! This was sooooo good!!
I couldnt get cheese to mix in. Flavor is awesome. I will make with out cheese bbext time and add it when served
great idea! We are cheese FREAKS!
If you will simmer the heavy cream in a seperate sauce pan and slowly add the cheese while constantly whisking, it will prevent the cheese from clumping at the bottom of the pot. Just add the cheese “sauce” to the soup. ??
GREAT tip! Thank you Stacey!
What is considered one serving? Measurement?
Thanks a bunch!
I have made this a couple of times and the taste is really good but the cheese clumps together every time I make it. I haven’t used the xantham gum because the thinness is fine but would that have anything to do with the clumping? I might try it again exactly as the recipe is and see how it works
How big is a serving size?
1.25 cup
Can this be cooked on high in the crockpot for 2 hours?
I would keep an eye on it since I’m not sure what the cooking time would be. It can definitely be done in the crock pot though.
What do you go by as the serving size? A cup?
Thanks!
About 1.25cups!