Keto Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup

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This Keto Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup has a creamy texture and cheesy flavor. We prepare this soup with broccoli, chicken broth, heavy cream, cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, onion, garlic, butter, Dijon mustard, thyme, paprika, black pepper, salt, and fresh parsley. This soup contains about 365 calories and 9 g of total carbs. This Keto Slow Cooker Broccoli Cheddar Soup takes almost 4 hours and 15 minutes to prepare. It is excellent for lunch, dinner, family meals, weekly meal prep, cozy weekends, and easy comfort food. You can serve this soup with garlic butter zucchini, parmesan roasted cauliflower, keto garlic bread, almond flour biscuits, or crispy bacon.

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STATS:

  • Course: Lunch, Dinner, Soup
  • No. of Calories: 365 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook Time: 5 hours
  • Portion Size: 1½ cups
  • Cooking Mode: Slow Cooker
  • Total Servings: 6
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Total Carbs: 9 g

TOOLS:

  • Slow cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion blender
  • Ladle

INGREDIENTS:

  • Broccoli florets, six cups
  • Chicken broth, four cups
  • Heavy cream, one cup
  • Cream cheese, four oz.
  • Cheddar cheese, two cups
  • Half small yellow onion
  • Black pepper, quarter tsp.
  • Three garlic cloves
  • Butter, two tbsp.
  • Dijon mustard, one tsp.
  • Thyme, half tsp.
  • Paprika, half tsp.
  • Salt, quarter tsp.
  • Xanthan gum, quarter tsp.
  • Parsley, two tbsp.

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

BROCCOLI:

  • We utilize fresh broccoli because it provides texture, fiber, and nutrients while keeping the soup low in carbohydrates. Frozen broccoli can also be used.

HEAVY CREAM:

  • We utilize heavy cream, as it delivers an indulgent and creamy texture to the soup. As a substitute, you can use unsweetened full-fat coconut cream.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Cream cheese will make the soup smooth, creamy, and rich. As a replacement, you can use mascarpone cheese.

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE:

  • Sharp cheddar provides a strong cheesy flavor and creamy finish. As a different choice, you might utilize Monterey Jack or Colby cheese.

CHICKEN BROTH:

  • We utilize low-sodium chicken broth to provide savory flavor and moisture. For a vegetarian version, you can use low-carb vegetable broth.

ONION:

  • A small amount of onion provides savory flavor to the soup. As a further choice, you may utilize finely chopped celery.

XANTHAN GUM:

  • Xanthan gum helps thicken the soup without flour or cornstarch. It could be skipped if you like a thinner soup.

GARLIC, THYME, AND PAPRIKA:

  • These ingredients provide aromatic, savory, and slightly smoky flavor. You can replace thyme with oregano or rosemary.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Include the pepper, broccoli, salt, broth, paprika, onion, thyme, garlic, Dijon mustard, and butter in the slow cooker.
  2. Wrap and cook on LOW for almost four hours till the broccoli is tender.
  3. Mix the heavy cream and cream cheese till perfectly blended.
  4. Carefully whisk the cheddar till melted.
  5. Include the xanthan gum if required and cook for just five minutes.
  6. We blend part or all of the soup using an immersion blender.
  7. And then adjust the seasoning and add the additional cheddar and parsley as a garnish.
  8. TIPS:
  9. We utilize freshly shredded cheddar, as it melts extra smoothly.
  10. Avoid boiling the soup after including the cheese and cream.
  11. Include crispy bacon for additional texture and flavor.
  12. If the soup is extra thick, include a little warm chicken broth.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Cucumber Avocado Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Broccoli Bacon Salad
  • Greek Cucumber Salad
  • Arugula Parmesan Salad

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Zucchini
  • Parmesan Roasted Cauliflower
  • Crispy Brussels Sprouts
  • Garlic Green Beans
  • Roasted Asparagus

KETO BREADS:

  • Keto Garlic Bread
  • Almond Flour Biscuits
  • Cheddar Herb Biscuits
  • Low-Carb Dinner Rolls
  • Coconut Flour Bread

TOPPINGS:

  • Crispy Bacon
  • Shredded Cheddar
  • Sliced Jalapeños
  • Green Onions
  • Fresh Parsley

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put the cooled soup in a sealed box and refrigerate for a maximum of three to four days.

FREEZER:

  • Store the cooled soup in a closed box for two to three months.

FAQs:

Could we utilize frozen broccoli?

  • Yes, you can use frozen broccoli as a different choice for fresh broccoli. Include it directly in the slow cooker and cook till tender.

May we prepare this soup without chicken broth?

  • Yes, you can alternate the chicken broth with low-carb veggie broth to get a vegetarian version.

Will we include bacon in this soup?

  • Yes, you can use cooked crispy bacon on the surface before eating for additional texture and flavor.

How could we prepare the soup thicker?

  • You can blend extra broccoli or include a little quantity of xanthan gum when mixing continuously.

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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of Calories: 365 kcal

Sodium: 620 mg

Net Carbs: 6 g

Fiber: 3 g

Sugar: 4 g

Fats: 32 g

Proteins: 13 g

Portion Size: 1½ cups

Total Carbs: 9 g