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
- 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 93.4 kcal Low Source
- Protein 4.93 g Low Source
- Carbs 11.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.01 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.46 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 5.26 mg Low Source
- Sodium 560.06 mg High
- Fiber 3.24 g Moderate
- Sugar 3.75 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 107.82 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.98 mg Low Source
- Potassium 421.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 56.84 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 102.38 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.03 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Low Carb Broccoli Soup is a 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 93.4 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low Carb Broccoli Soup?
- It is a 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 93.4 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.
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