Low Carb Broccoli Soup

Lemon juice brightens the flavors of broccoli soup in this simple recipe.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 97 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 5 cups vegetable broth
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds broccoli, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 0.25 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; once the oil is hot, reduce heat to low. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and stir. Pour vegetable broth and lemon juice into the pot.

Step 2

Loosely cover the pot and simmer the mixture until the broccoli is tender, about 25 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth. Garnish with Cheddar cheese to serve.