This Keto Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken combines classic broccoli cheese soup with chicken for a hearty, protein-packed low carb meal!
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If you’re looking for a hearty and filling soup, this one’s for you! I don’t know about you, but I sometimes feel like broccoli cheese soup is a bit lacking. It’s filling, but it doesn’t quite have enough staying power – so this recipe solves that problem by adding shredded chicken!
Why You’ll Love This Keto Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken
- Each hearty bowl is packed with protein. A single bowl of this soup contains 36 grams of protein!
- It can be made extra easy by using rotisserie chicken. I love using rotisserie chicken in this soup because it tastes amazing and cuts down on meal prep time. If you’re busy (aren’t we all?!) this is a great way to get dinner on the table ASAP.
- It’s pure rich and creamy goodness. This soup is cheesy perfection! Smooth, delicious, and super comforting, it’s a great fit for a low carb lifestyle.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Keto Broccoli Cheese and Chicken Soup Recipe
Ingredient quantities for this homemade soup are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.
- Butter
- Medium onion
- Garlic cloves
- Heavy whipping cream
- Chicken broth
- Carrot
- Dijon mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
- Broccoli florets
- Cheddar cheese (freshly shredded, not pre-shredded)
- Xanthan gum (optional; to thicken the soup)
- Chicken (rotisserie or home-cooked)
Tips for Making Keto Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Soup {Quick Overview}
These are just a few quick tips for making the cheddar low carb chicken soup. For the recipe in detail, scroll to the recipe card at the end of the post.
⭐ Tip 1: Use freshly shredded cheddar cheese. Pre-shredded cheese can make your soup clumpy because of the anti-caking agents, so it’s worth taking the extra step to shred it yourself.
⭐ Tip 2: Chop your broccoli to your liking. I’m a fan of bigger broccoli florets in my soup, but if you prefer smaller pieces, go for it! Smaller pieces cook faster, so you won’t need to leave the soup on as long in Step 4.
⭐ Tip 3: Want a thicker soup? Add xanthan gum. If you like your broccoli cheddar soup thick (like the kind served at restaurants), you can stir in xanthan gum as the recipe suggests. It’s an easy, carb-free way to thicken things up! (For reference, the soup in my photos doesn’t have xanthan gum—I like mine a bit more brothy.)
⭐ Tip 4: Reheat the soup slowly. Whether you’re using the stovetop on low or short bursts in the microwave, take it slow and stir often. This will help keep the cheese from separating and messing up that creamy texture.
More Broccoli Recipe Ideas
- Love broccoli? Then you’ve got to try this family favorite low carb chicken broccoli casserole! Packed with flavor, it’s a hit with both kids and adults alike.
- Take your dinner game up a notch with these irresistible recipes: the creamy low carb Alfredo chicken and broccoli or the comforting low carb chicken Alfredo soup. Whip these up for family or guests, and prepare for rave reviews!
- Ready to impress? Fire up the oven and make this flavorful sheet pan chicken and veggies for a simple, satisfying main dish. Need a side? Try the perfectly seasoned oven-roasted vegetables—ideal for cozy family dinners or festive holiday spreads. Healthy eating never tasted so good!
Nutrition Facts for This Easy Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken
Per serving (6 total servings):
- 554 calories
- 41g fat
- 36g protein
- 8g net carbs
More Keto Soup Recipes
- Spice up your chili game with our hugely popular low carb chili recipe—perfect for chili cookoffs or game day snacking! Want to pack in some extra protein? Try our flavorful keto turkey chili. Both recipes feature our amazing homemade chili seasoning mix that takes your chili to the next level.
- Ready to shake things up? Give our keto white chili a try and watch everyone marvel at how insanely delicious it is!
- Warm up this season with a comforting bowl of low carb cabbage soup—a wintertime favorite! Want to kick things up a notch? Make the heartier cabbage soup with ground beef.
- Perfect your veggie game with this cozy low carb vegetable soup. For even more flavor, try our hearty keto vegetable beef soup.
- Craving a classic? Our keto chicken soup is packed with all the flavors you love—without the carbs!
- Love the taste of enchiladas? You’ll adore our easy low carb enchilada soup, which captures all the rich, zesty flavor of enchiladas minus the carbs!
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Keto Broccoli and Cheese Soup with Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 carrot finely chopped or grated
- 1/2 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt or more to taste
- 1/2 tsp pepper or more to taste
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie or home-cooked
- 8 oz cheddar cheese freshly shredded
- 1/3 tsp xanthan gum optional; to thicken
Instructions
- Start by melting butter over medium-low heat in a dutch oven or pot. Sauté the onion for 3-5 minutes.
- Add garlic and continue sauteing for an additional 3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, carrot, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring mixture to a simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 12-15 minutes until they reach your desired level of tenderness.
- Add chicken and stir until well distributed, then gradually stir in cheddar cheese until completely melted. If you would like to thicken the soup, sprinkle xanthan gum evenly over surface of soup and whisk until soup begins to thicken.
- After removing from heat, season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are included as a courtesy only. They are accurate to the best of our knowledge based on the ingredients and brands used, but their accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have already been removed from the total carb count.
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