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atkins friendly broccoli cheddar soup

(5 ratings)
Recipe by
ashley gore
Chicago, IL

I noticed that there are not very many Atkins recipes here on JAP.. So here is one of my favs. I have modified a recipe to make it Atkins friendly and oh so yummy!!! So enjoy, and eat up!!!

(5 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 45 Min

Ingredients For atkins friendly broccoli cheddar soup

  • 8 c
    coarsely chopped fresh broccoli
  • 2 c
    chicken stock (look hard enough and you can find a 0 carb broth)
  • 2 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • 1-2 c
    cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tsp
    minced garlic (or more if you like)
  • 2 Tbsp
    cornstarch (or less depending on how thick you like the soup)
  • kosher salt, and pepper to taste
  • 1
    med onion minced
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter

How To Make atkins friendly broccoli cheddar soup

  • 1
    Saute onion and garlic in butter until onion is soft.
  • 2
    Add chicken broth, salt, pepper, and broccoli. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer 45 mins or until broccoli is soft.
  • 3
    Next, add heavy cream... then add the shredded cheddar. Mix well, if you would like to thicken it up turn up the heat and add a tablespoon of cornstarch. Stir constantly for a few minutes. Still not thick enough? Add another tablespoon or so to reach desired consistency.
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