Atkins Friendly Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipes

THE BEST BROCCOLI-CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 5 minutes. Whisk in the flour and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, then gradually whisk in the half-and-half until smooth. Add the chicken broth, broccoli, bay leaves, nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt and few grinds of black pepper Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low and simmer, uncovered and stirring occasionally, until the broth has thickened and the broccoli is very tender, about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prick the potato all over with a fork and put on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave on high until tender, flipping halfway through, about 6 minutes. Let cool, then peel. Use a fork or potato masher to mash until crumbly.
• Reserve 2 cups of the soup in a liquid measuring cup and discard the bay leaves. Let the remaining hot soup cool for 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender, filling no more than halfway. Add the mashed potato. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a folded kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until very smooth.
• Stir the pureed soup and reserved 2 cups of soup back into the pot. Whisk in the cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into serving bowls and top with more shredded Cheddar.

LOW-CARB BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Heat a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add butter and stir to melt. When butter stops foaming, add the onions.
• Cook onions, stirring frequently until onions begin to appear translucent and start to brown on the edges. Stir in the garlic. Cook for one minute.
• Stir in the vinegar and simmer, scraping up browned bits on the bottom of the pot. Simmer until the vinegar has almost completely evaporated. Stir in the cream cheese and about 1/2 cup of the heavy whipping cream.
• After the cream cheese melts, stir in the remaining heavy cream, prepared mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and crushed red pepper flakes.
• Stir in the broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the broccoli and return to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the broccoli is very tender-about 10-12 minutes.
• Blend soup in batches using a blender, or in the pot using an immersion blender until desired consistency.
• Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese. Taste and add salt and pepper, if desired. Taste again and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

KETO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until caramelized, about 5 minutes.
• Slowly pour in 1/2 cup chicken broth and stir to scrape up any bits of shallot. Add cream cheese and whisk to break up any lumps. Pour in remaining broth and whipping cream. Stir in Cheddar cheese, riced broccoli, and garlic granules. Simmer for 4 minutes.
• Add xanthan gum and whisk continuously until soup is thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Serve immediately with freshly ground black pepper.

EASY LOW-CARB KETO BROCCOLI CHEDDAR SOUP

Steps:

• Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook garlic until tender, about 2 minutes. Add vegetable broth, heavy cream, and broccoli. Bring to a boil; simmer until broccoli is tender, about 15 minutes.
• Add Cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly, until completely melted. Stir in bacon pieces. Season with salt and pepper.

CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP (ATKINS)

Steps:

• 1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add shallot and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Add stock and bring to a simmer. Whisk in thickener; cook until mixture thickens, about 2 minutes.
• 2. Add cream and simmer, stirring occasionally, until hot. Slowly whisk in cheese until melted and thoroughly combined. Stir in paprika and salt and serve.
• Variations:.
• Jalapeño Cheddar Soup: Prepare Cheddar Cheese Soup according to instructions, adding one seeded and minced jalapeño with the shallot. Season with Tabasco sauce to taste just before serving.