Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

Ingredients

• •2 strips bacon
• •½ onion
• •3 carrots
• •3 celery stalks
• •5 garlic cloves
• •4 cups broccoli florets
• •2 cups chicken bone broth
• •2 cups heavy whipping cream
• •¼ teaspoon himalayan pink salt
• •¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• •3 cups sharp cheddar cheese

Method

Adapted from foodista.com

1. 1Dice the onion.
2. 2Chop the vegetables.
3. 3In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until brown and crispy, about 2 minutes each side.
4. 4Remove the bacon from the pot and set aside.
5. 5Keep the bacon grease in the pot and add the diced onion, chopped carrots, chopped celery, and minced garlic.
6. 6Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7. 7Once the vegetables are tender, add the chopped broccoli, chicken bone broth, heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper to the pot.
8. 8Bring to a simmer.
9. 9Cook for 10 minutes.
10. 10Slowly stir in the cheddar cheese, allowing it to melt into the soup.
11. 11Once all the cheese has been incorporated, cook for 10 minutes.
12. 12While the soup simmers, roughly chop the bacon strips.
13. 13Divide soup into 4 servings and garnish with bacon bits and any remaining cheese.