Keto Broccoli Cheddar Soup

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 15 minutes
• total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

4 tbsp. unsalted butter

1 large carrot, cut into matchsticks

2 small cloves garlic, minced

3/4 tsp. smoked paprika

3/4 tsp. ground mustard

3/4 tsp. onion powder

Pinch cayenne pepper

Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

4 c. low-sodium chicken stock

6 c. small broccoli florets

6 oz. cream cheese

4 c. freshly grated sharp cheddar

Directions

In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the carrot and garlic and cook, stirring until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in paprika, ground mustard, onion powder, and cayenne. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Season with salt and pepper.

Add the broccoli and simmer until very tender, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add the cream cheese and cheddar and cook, stirring, until melted.

Season with salt and pepper and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 293
• Total Fat: 25 g
• Saturated Fat: 14 g
• Trans Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Sodium: 661 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 8 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 2 g
• Protein: 11 g