Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 36 oz broccoli florets
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey jack cheese
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
• 1 tsp xanthan gum

Optional: 1 or 2 shredded chicken breasts. Add to soup in step #3. Nutritional information is without chicken.

Directions

1. Sauté butter and, once melted, add minced garlic. Cook until fragrant (30 sec.)
2. Add broth and sauté for 1 minute, then add broccoli. Add lid to cooker and manually set for 10 minutes
3. Once timer goes off, instantly release steam, remove lid and add all cheese, mustard, paprika and pepper and stir until well combined. Add salt if desired.
4. Ladle scoop of soup into a bowl and add xanthan gum 1/4 tsp at a time and whisk vigorously. Transfer back to soup and stir until well mixed.

Serving size: 3/4 cup – 10 servings
Nutrition: Fat: 23.8g | Carbs: 7.8 | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 11.8g