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Keto Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup Recipe

Delicious and easy keto instant pot broccoli cheddar soup is low carb but tastes just like your favorite cheesy soup the whole family loves!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 492 kcal
Course: Soup

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ white onion diced
  • 5 strips bacon diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup carrots diced - omit if strictly limiting carbs
  • 4 cups broccoli 2 broccoli crowns
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp Dill
  • 2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 10 oz grated cheddar cheese

Instructions

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  1. Prepare ingredients.
  2. Dice onion, bacon, and carrots and mince garlic.
  3. Cut broccoli into ½” pieces.
  4. Set aside 1 cup of broccoli. 
  5. Set instant pot to sauté mode.
  6. Add butter, onions, and diced bacon and sauté 4 minutes.
  7. Add garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
  8. Turn off the instant pot.
  9. Add chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the instant pot to deglaze.
  10. Then, add broccoli and carrots.
  11. Seal and set on manual high pressure for 1 minute. 
  12. Prepare cornstarch thickener or keto roux.
  13. Perform a quick release on the instant pot.
  14. Once complete, remove the lid and pour in the keto roux or cornstarch mixture.
  15. Stir well to combine.
  16. Set instant pot to sauté mode.
  17. Add half and half, garlic, dill, pepper, and salt.
  18. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
  19. Once boiling, add cheese and stir until melted (about 1 minute) add remaining 1 cup of broccoli.
  20. Cook for 2 minutes.
  21. Top with cheese and serve.
  22. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 492kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Polyunsaturated Fat 14g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 130mg (43%) Sodium 1258mg (52%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 492

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 492kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 14g 82%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 130mg 43%
Sodium 1258mg 52%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.