low carb broccoli soup

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 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)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 35 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; once the oil is hot, reduce heat to low. cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and stir. pour vegetable broth and lemon juice into the pot.
• loosely cover the pot and simmer the mixture until the broccoli is tender, about 25 minutes. puree with an immersion blender until smooth. garnish with cheddar cheese to serve.