This keto cream of broccoli soup is a deliciously simple recipe for a classic cream of broccoli soup. Enjoy all the flavor minus all the carbs and gluten with this creamy, filling soup.
Packed with flavor and nutrition, this rich, low-carb cream of broccoli soup is a welcome bowl of comfort.
It’s a soup that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or meal, accompanied by a light green salad.
This keto-friendly cream of broccoli soup comes in at only 4.9 net carbs per one-cup serving.
Compared to its high-carb counterpart, which has upwards of 18 carbs per serving, this soup is one you can enjoy and remain in ketosis.
A traditional recipe for cream of broccoli is so high in carbs because it’s thickened with a flour roux, cornstarch, or both. That not only means it’s loaded with carbs but also full of gluten.
Many who come to the keto diet are also shying away from gluten in their diet, me included, so using flour is just not an option.
That’s why our creamy keto-friendly broccoli soup uses plenty of broccoli florets, some heavy cream, and a little cream cheese to thicken the soup instead.
If you’re a fan of soups when doing keto, be sure to check out our entire collection of keto soups for more delicious options.
Keto Cream Of Broccoli Soup
We already have a keto broccoli cheese soup recipe that is wildly popular on our site. It’s made in a slow cooker, and for sure, it’s one you should also try if you are a fan of soups that have a creamy texture.
And if you want a soup that’s a meal, our keto chicken broccoli soup is one you must try.
This rich, velvety, smooth, low-carb cream of broccoli soup comes together quickly, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you need something warm yet quick.
Or as a perfect first course on the weekends when guests have been invited to your home.
This recipe gives you the option to use chicken or vegetable broth, so individuals wanting a keto vegetarian cream of broccoli soup can do so easily.
Broccoli is considered a superfood and an excellent vegetable for individuals doing keto since it’s also high in fiber.
Adding high fiber to your diet with simple recipes like this cream of broccoli soup will help with digestion and curb overeating. It’s a tasty way to incorporate this superfood into your ketogenic lifestyle.
As a fan of keto high-fiber recipes, I am happy to offer you delicious ways to increase your fiber intake while doing a ketogenic diet.
Besides being high in fiber, broccoli is a cruciferous vegetable loaded with nutrients and antioxidants.
It’s high in vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B9 (folate), potassium, phosphorus, and selenium.
In addition to being low-carb and high-fiber, broccoli has fewer calories than most other vegetables. So it’s an excellent choice for anyone who wants to lose weight or maintain their current weight on a keto diet.
Ingredients Needed To Make A Keto Cream Of Broccoli Soup
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The following are the ingredients you’ll need to make a keto broccoli soup: The full printable recipe is at the bottom of the page, as is the nutritional information.
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Broccoli (florets only)
- Celery stalk, chopped
- Yellow onion, chopped
- Cloves of garlic, minced
- Heavy cream
- Cream cheese softened
- Sea salt
- Freshly cracked black pepper
- Unsalted butter
- Dried thyme
How To Make Keto Cream Of Broccoli Soup
This recipe for keto cream of broccoli soup is easy to make and uses simple-to-source ingredients.
You’ll start by sautéing the chopped onions, celery, and garlic in butter in a 5-quart pan over medium heat until they are translucent and tender.
Add the spices and dried thyme, and sauté in the pot for about 2 minutes.
Next comes the addition of the broth and broccoli florets to the pot, which is brought to a boil.
Once the soup boils, reduce the heat to medium, partially cover it, allow it to come to a simmer, and cook until the broccoli is fork-tender.
Once the broccoli is cooked, add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese and stir until fully combined and the cream cheese has melted. Then, simmer the soup pot for about 10 minutes.
To cream the soup, you’ll either use an immersion blender or an electric blender and process the soup until smooth. After the creamy soup has been blended, bring it back to the pot to heat it until it is hot.
This easy recipe does not use cheddar cheese, as our keto broccoli cheddar soup does. But feel free to add one cup of cheddar cheese before processing if you want a thick soup.
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If you have any leftover soup, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. I do not recommend you freeze this soup, as it tends to separate once it thaws.
How To Safely Puree Hot Soup In An Electric Blender
If you are blending this soup in an electric blender and not an immersion blender, it’s important to allow the soup to cool for a few minutes before blending; this can take anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Be sure to do it in batches and not overfill the blender.
Before adding the soup to the blender, be sure to remove the center cap from the lid. Then, place a folded kitchen towel over the top of the blender.
Hold the towel in place with your hand. This is key so that you do not risk getting burned. The towel will allow the steam to escape safely.
Be sure to fill the blender halfway. And to blend the soup in batches. Once the soup is fully blended, return it to the pan to heat through before serving.
Frozen Broccoli Option
The soup calls for fresh broccoli, but you can use frozen broccoli instead of raw broccoli in this recipe. If you go this route, reduce the broth by 1/2 cup.
More Keto Broccoli Recipes
If you are a fan of broccoli, you should consider making some of our other broccoli recipes that are perfect for anyone on a low-carb diet.
- Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Casserole
- Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
- Keto Chicken Broccoli Cauliflower Rice Casserole
- Keto Chicken Divan Casserole
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Keto Cream Of Broccoli Soup
This keto cream of broccoli soup is a deliciously simple recipe for a classic cream of broccoli soup minus all the carbs and gluten!
Ingredients
- 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth
- 3 medium heads of broccoli (florets only) about 8 cups
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 ounces of cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon of sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon of freshly cracked black pepper
- 1/4 cup of unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
Instructions
- In a 5-quart pot over medium heat, melt the butter and add the chopped onions, celery, and garlic. Cook until soft for about 5 minutes.
- Add the salt, pepper, and dried thyme and sauté for about 2 minutes.
- Next, add the broth and broccoli florets to the pot and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
- Allow the soup to simmer, partially covered, until the broccoli is fork-tender.
- Add the heavy cream and softened cream cheese and stir until thoroughly combined and the cream cheese has melted. Simmer the soup for about 10 minutes.
- Using an immersion blender or electric blender, process the soup until smooth. See instructions for pureeing soup in a blender in the notes. Pour back into the pot and heat the soup until hot.
- Serve the soup hot.
- Store the leftovers for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. I do not recommend you freeze this soup, as it tends to separate once it thaws.
Notes
How To Safely Puree Hot Soup in Blender
It's important to allow the soup to cool for a few minutes before blending, this can take anywhere before 5-10 minutes. Be sure to do it in batches and not overfill the blender. Before adding the soup to the blender be sure to remove the center cap from the lid of your blender. Before blending, place a folded kitchen towel over the top of the blender. Hold the towel in place with your hand. This is key so that you do not risk getting burned. The towel will allow the steam to escape safely. Be sure to only fill the blender halfway. And to blend the soup in batches. Once the soup is fully blended return to the pan to heat through before serving.
FROZEN BROCCOLI OPTION
The soup can use frozen broccoli instead of raw broccoli. If you go this route, reduce the broth by 1/2 cup.
For A Thick Soup
This easy recipe does not use cheddar cheese like our keto broccoli cheddar soupketo broccoli cheddar soup. But feel free to add one cup of cheddar cheese before processing if you want a thick soup.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 10 Serving Size: 1 cupAmount Per Serving: Calories: 150Total Fat: 11.8gSaturated Fat: 7.1gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 517mgCarbohydrates: 7.1gNet Carbohydrates: 4.9gFiber: 2.2gSugar: 2gProtein: 4.9g