Cheesy Ham Soup with Broccoli (Keto-Low Carb)

By ctaubenheim

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bacon
• 1/2 small onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 cups chopped ham
• 2 cups broccoli
• 1 tsp cream cheese
• 1 tsp parsley
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum

Preparation

Step 1

In large stock pot or dutch oven, cook bacon. Remove bacon and set aside.

Step 2

Add onion and garlic cloves to the leftover bacon grease and saute on medium until the onion is soft. Add chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, broccoli, cream cheese, and spices then simmer on medium heat for 12 minutes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to low. Add chopped ham then slowly add cheese stirring constantly until the cheese melts. Sprinkle Xanthan Gum on top to thicken the soup and allow to sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Step 4

Sprinkle the reserved bacon on top and serve. Optional: Top with additional shredded cheese.

Step 5

Calories: 447, Carbs 5g, Protein 20g, Fat 39g, Fiber 1g, Sugar 1g, Vitamin A 111IU