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Creamy Keto Loaded Broccoli Cheese Soup

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A quick and easy keto-friendly broccoli cheese soup loaded with crispy bacon and sharp cheddar, perfect for a comforting low-carb meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups (about 400g) broccoli florets, fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups (200g) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
  • 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 3 cups (720ml) chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons (14g) almond flour
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: pinch of smoked paprika or cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, leaving about 1 tablespoon of bacon fat in the pot.
  2. Add butter to the pot with the bacon fat. Once melted, add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until fragrant and soft, about 4 minutes, stirring often to avoid browning.
  3. Sprinkle in almond flour and stir constantly for 1–2 minutes to create a roux-like base.
  4. Slowly add chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Stir in broccoli florets. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until tender, about 12–15 minutes.
  6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until creamy but with some small broccoli pieces left for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup in a regular blender and mix back in.
  7. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook over low heat, stirring frequently until cheese melts smoothly, about 5 minutes. Avoid boiling.
  8. Season with salt, pepper, and optional smoked paprika or cayenne. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  9. Ladle into bowls and sprinkle crumbled bacon on top. Add extra shredded cheese or fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

[‘Don’t rush the sauté to soften onions and garlic gently without browning.’, ‘Keep heat low when melting cheese to avoid grainy texture or separation.’, ‘Stir constantly when adding almond flour to prevent lumps.’, ‘Slightly undercook broccoli for chunkier texture or blend longer for ultra-smooth soup.’, ‘Blend soup in batches if using a regular blender to avoid splattering.’, ‘Thick-cut bacon crisps better but regular bacon works fine.’, ‘Soup thickens when chilled; stir in broth or cream when reheating to loosen texture.’]

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