Low Carb Broccoli Soup
Low Carb Broccoli Soup is bright and lively, with lemon adding a fresh lift to tender broccoli and sweet, gently cooked aromatics. Blended until smooth, it tastes lush without relying on heavy cream, and a sprinkle of Cheddar on top brings a savory finish. Serve it for a light lunch or a comforting starter on cool days.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low Carb Broccoli Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 21
- Inflammatory
- 46
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; when the oil is hot, lower the heat to low.
- 2
Cook and stir the onion and the garlic in the hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and stir.
- 4
Pour the vegetable broth and the lemon juice into the pot.
- 5
Loosely cover the pot and simmer the mixture until the broccoli is tender, about 25 minutes.
- 6
Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
- 7
Garnish with Cheddar cheese to serve.
- Calories 141.5 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 7.97 g Moderate 16%
- Carbohydrate 17.9 g 7%
- Total Fat 5.32 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 1.87 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 7.28 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 560.06 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 4.79 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.71 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 127.62 mg Low Source 10%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 492.31 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 204.34 mcg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin C 103.24 mg Good Source 115%
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Low Carb Broccoli Soup is an American dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Broccoli, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 141.5 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low Carb Broccoli Soup?
- It is an American soup recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Low Carb Broccoli Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Broccoli, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Garlic, Lemon Juice. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Low Carb Broccoli Soup?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 141.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low Carb Broccoli Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Low Carb Broccoli Soup healthy?
- Low Carb Broccoli Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 141.5 calories and 7.97 g of protein, or 16% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 560.06 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.87 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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