Low-Carb Cream of Broccoli Soup

Tender broccoli, chicken chunks, Cheddar cheese, and heavy cream are simmered together into this low-carb soup suitable for the keto diet.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 16 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 31 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
• 1 pint heavy whipping cream
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon minced onion flakes
• 1 (10 ounce) can chicken chunks, or more to taste
• 3 heads broccoli, broken into florets
• 0.25 cup butter

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cook on Low until flavors combine, about 4 hours.

Step 2

Combine chicken broth, cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, butter, and onion flakes in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir until smooth, 3 to 5 minutes. Add heavy cream and chicken; bring to a gentle simmer.

Step 3

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add broccoli, cover, and steam until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a colander to drain excess moisture.

Step 4

Pour chicken broth mixture into a slow cooker; add broccoli.