Appetizer: Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup
A great low carb broccoli cheese soup that will definitely become a favorite.
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Health and fertility benefits of Low Carb Broccoli Cheese Soup
Broccoli is one of the non-starchy vegetables that has a very low glycemic index (GI), which is beneficial for reducing blood sugar levels. Broccoli is also a source of DIM (Diindolymethane). Diindolymethane is very effective in reducing the testosterone levels in the body, an action that would automatically curb male dominant features and regulate the estrogen levels in the system.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 package, small cream cheese
1 cup fluid heavy cream
2 cans chicken broth
1 package chopped broccoli
Instructions
1. Heat the chicken broth in a pot.
2. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, 2 tablespoons of butter (optional), heavy cream and cheddar cheese. Place in microwave for 30 second intervals to soften. Stir after each 30 seconds.
3. When broth is hot, stir in frozen broccoli and let soup heat up again.
4. When soup is heated, pour the cream cheese mixture into the pot with the broccoli and chicken broth.
5. Stir continuously to melt the cheeses into the broth.
6. When soup is hot again, turn off the burner, and put half of the broccoli and 1/4 cup of broth into a blender and puree. (this will thicken the soup and make it creamy).
7. Pour puree back into pot and stir well.
8. Serve hot and garnish with cheese if you'd like.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 8
Amount Per Serving | ||
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Calories 287 | ||
Fat 25.02 | ||
Carbohydrate 3.74 | ||
Protein 12.44 |