Low Carb Broccoli Soup

Name: Low Carb Broccoli Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds broccoli, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 5 cups vegetable broth; 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired (optional)

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds broccoli, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
5 cups vegetable broth
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, or as desired (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; once the oil is hot, reduce heat to low.
2

Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
3

Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and stir.
4

Pour vegetable broth and 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.