How To Store And Reheat Broccoli Cheese Casserole
One of the great things about this casserole, and other casseroles in general, is that they can be made ahead of time. By mixing up the ingredients the day before, you can save yourself time when youre throwing a holiday meal or dinner party.
To make ahead: I love that this broccoli and cheese casserole can be assembled in advice, then popped into the oven right before youre ready to serve it. There are two ways you can do this. The first is to make and bake the casserole a day ahead of time. Cool, cover tightly with foil, and store in the fridge. Reheat, covered, at 350F until hot and bubbly. The second way is to prepare the casserole and refrigerate it unbaked until you are ready to bake. Then, bake at 350F until hot and bubbly.
To freeze: Bake the casserole and let it cool completely. Wrap the cooled dish with plastic wrap and/or foil, and freeze. To thaw, place in the refrigerator overnight. Bake the thawed, uncovered broccoli casserole in a 350F degree oven for 20 minutes, or until its hot in the center.
To reheat in the oven: Place the casserole in a 350F degree oven until hot and bubbly.
Keto Bacon Broccoli Cheese Soup
This keto bacon broccoli cheese soup is delicious and the whole family will enjoy! Perfect for these cold wintery days.
Broccoli Cheese Soup is one of my favorite soups, but its typically high in carbs. Like everyone else, I am trying to cut back on the carbs and unnecessary ingredients. I may have cut out the carbs in this soup, but I certainly didnt cut out any flavor!
Easy Keto Broccoli Cheese Stovetop Option
Keto broccoli cheese crockpot soup
What is great about this recipe is that you can also make it in under 20 minutes from prep to bowl if you opt to make it on the stovetop.
This gives you the option to make this soup on the spur of the moment if you like. Can I tell you some of our best family gatherings have come as a result of serving this soup on the fly? So you have options, my friend.
To make your keto broccoli cheese soup on the stovetop, just chop your broccoli florets into small 1/2 1-inch pieces and then toss all the ingredients minus the cheddar cheese and allow the soup to come to a medium simmer.
I also recommend that you slice the cream cheese into 1-inch pieces so that it melts faster. As the soup begins to simmer make sure that you are stirring on a regular basis.
Once the broccoli gets tender about the 15-minute mark you can then add your shredded cheddar cheese. After you add your cheese you need to keep a closer eye on your soup making sure to stir it often so that the cheese does not stick to the pot.
Another option is to use your immersion blender once the soup is finished. This produces a creamy soup without the chunks of broccoli. Its a good way to hide the veggies from your children for those with picky eaters.
Then simply ladle your soup into individual bowls and top with a little extra cheese if you prefer.
Keto Broccoli Cheese Slow Cooker Soup
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Is Broccoli Cheese Soup Keto
Traditionally, the soup is thickened by starch from potatoes or with flour. Although, I believe the flour wouldnt be a an issue in net carbs the issue is how fast it will absorb into your bloodstream causing a spike in your glucose reading. I would argue the fat would slow it down but that isnt the point of this post. No need to worry in this recipe because it is keto friendly at only 8g net carbs per serving of about a 4 ounce bowl.
How To Make This Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
1. In a 3-quart pot on medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add broccoli, chicken broth , and pepper, and cook until the broccoli is tender .
2. Turn the heat down to low. Use an immersion blender to purée half the broccoli, or just mash with the back of a spoon until half the broccoli is crushed.
3. Turn up the heat to medium, add in cream cheese and stir to melt the cream cheese into the soup.
4. When the soup boils, turn down the heat, and in a slow steady stream, add the heavy cream.
5. Add in cheddar cheese a handful at a time to keep the cheese from clumping. Stir until the cheese has melted.
6. Add hot sauce, and serve.
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Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup Ready In Under 30 Minutes
This keto broccoli cheese soup recipe is so easy to make, low carb friendly, gluten free, full of cheesy cheddar flavor, and ready in under 30 minutes!
Here is another recipe that my family has been making for years. Maybe your family has their own version, too? I must say, though, this Broccoli Cheese Soup is nothing like my family has made. This one is keto and low carb friendly!
How To Thicken A Low Carb Soup
To me, this soup has the perfect thickness. If you want a way to thicken your soup that doesnt involve tons of carbs, here are few ways:
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Instructions For Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup That Tastes Good
Its insanely easy to prepare such a delicious easy broccoli cheddar soup recipe, and all you need to do is to gather all the ingredients, chop the vegetables into small pieces, grate the cheddar and follow a few more steps until you get the perfect soup.
I tend to avoid using storebought chicken broth or vegetable broth when making soups at home. They usually contain way too much salt, and while thats not a huge issue, it interferes with the taste of the final product.
To make this easy broccoli soup I used only water as the liquid, and trust me, its the best way. Youll enjoy the flavors of matured cheddar cheese that perfectly matches the creaminess of the whipping cream.
Easy Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup
The best part about this low carb broccoli cheese soup is how easy it is to make.
With some broccoli, a few pantry staples, and a little time, you can have an amazingly rich and creamy broccoli cheese soup ready for dinner or lunch.
At only 4.5g net carbs per cup, youll surely want to try this keto recipe!
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Simple Broccoli And Cheese Soup
This easy, creamy low carb broccoli cheese soup is probably the easiest recipe youll find. Its also gluten-free, healthy, and can be vegetarian by substituting vegetable broth for the chicken broth. Ive even made it with bone broth before to incorporate the benefits of that.
Youll love that it takes just twenty minutes to prepare, so you can totally throw it together at the last minute on a busy weeknight. Its also an excellent choice as a starter for guests coming over without spending a lot of extra time.
It requires just a few simple ingredients. Best of all, they are so common that, chances are, you have most of them on hand.
Yep, broccoli and cheese soup with only five ingredients. Are you intrigued? All you need is:
- Broccoli
- Chicken broth
- Shredded cheddar cheese
To be fair, this makes a very basic broccoli soup recipe. The ingredients and flavors are not complex.
This is intentional! I wanted to keep it simple so that its very accessible to just about anyone.
If you want to change it up, see my tips below on what to add to broccoli cheddar soup.
Tips For Creamy Clump
Following all of these tips will ensure you do NOT have a clumpy cheesy soup!
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How To Make Broccoli And Cheese Soup 3 Ways
Do you like your broccoli soup super smooth or with chunks of broccoli? You actually have 3 options there:
My 10 month old daughter loved the completely pureed version quite an impressive feat, considering shes the pickiest eater youve ever seen. That right, there, seals the deal on this broccoli soup. And, its why I make it practically every week, all winter long.
So, are you convinced yet? Why not give it a try and make some easy broccoli cheese soup tonight?
Tips For The Best Broccoli Cheese Soup
Im thrilled that so many of you are making this easy broccoli cheese soup recipe! Along with my bacon wrapped asparagus, low carb cheesecake, and fathead pizza crust, its one of the most popular ones on the blog.
That being said, I also want to address any issues some people may be having. I truly want this to be your ultimate go-to broccoli soup recipe. So if youre having trouble , read these tips for best results.
For anyone that has problems with clumping during the cheese melting process in their broccoli cheddar soup, I have a few tips!
And if you want a super thick broccoli soup, see the section above on ways to achieve that.
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How To Make Broccoli Cheese Soup
Ready to see how to make broccoli cheese soup without added carbs or weird ingredients? Its super simple, just a few easy steps:
- Saute garlic in a large pot or Dutch oven. It takes about 45-60 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and chopped broccoli. Simmer until the broccoli is tender, about 10-20 minutes.
TIP: The simmer time will vary depending on the size of your florets. Smaller florets = faster simmer time.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese gradually, stirring constantly, and continue to stir until melted. This will help thicken the soup.
TIP: Avoid having the heat too high when adding the cheese or after, to avoid seizing. See more tips about how to make broccoli cheese soup perfectly, without carbs and without clumping, below.
OR, go with my preferred method to avoid clumping altogether
- Puree the broccoli into the soup along with the cheddar cheese using an immersion blender. I like to remove about 1/3 the florets using a slotted spoon first, so that you can toss the florets back in afterward and have some broccoli pieces in your soup.
TIP: The more broccoli you leave in before pureeing, the thicker your broccoli soup will be. The cheese helps thicken your broccoli cheddar soup, but the pureed broccoli florets will, too!
If youre curious about what my older pictures of homemade broccoli cheese soup looked like, here is one:
This rich broccoli cheese soup is quick and easy with just 5 ingredients!
How To Make Broccoli & Cheese Soup On The Stove
Add the chicken stock, salt, pepper, roasted garlic, cauliflower florets, and 8 ounces of the broccoli florets to a large pot and heat on medium-high for about 20-30 minutes or until the broccoli and cauliflower is really soft.
Use an immersion blender to blend the soup. You can also transfer the soup to a food processor or blender or use a hand masher. Let the soup cool some before using a food processor or blender.
Grate the white cheddar cheese and stir into the soup until melted. Serve and top with grated yellow cheddar.
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Keto Broccoli Cauliflower Cheese Soup
After many tastings and try I think I finally nailed this keto broccoli cauliflower cheese soup. It was so good that my kids were asking for seconds and they dont really like broccoli or cauliflower. Now you know that is a good soup if that happens. This recipe would even be good in my keto bread bowl that I made the other day for the perfect comfort food dish.
It takes about 20 minutes to prep, cook and serve this recipe making it easy for a busy night or when you want to use up the produce in the fridge.
Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup Instant Pot Instructions
1. Press the saute button and melt butter, add garlic and onions, saute until onions are translucent and soft.2. Pour in chicken broth and broccoli florets.3. Place the cover on the Instant Pot and press the soup button with a setting of 5 minutes.4. Quick release the pressure.5. Add the cheese, cream cheese, hot sauce, xanthan gum and heavy cream.6. Continue stirring the ingredients for about 1-2 minutes until all cheese is melted.7. Set it aside for about 5 minutes to give it time to thicken.Serve warm and Enjoy!
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How To Make Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup:
Other Keto Broccoli Side Dishes
If you like broccoli, here are some other keto veggie side dishes to try.
Cook Time: Total Time:
This Easy Keto Broccoli and Cheese Casserole is a favorite comfort-food side dish you’ll love on a low-carb, gluten-free, ketogenic diet.
- 8 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
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Keto Broccoli And Cheese Soup
This is the BEST Keto Broccoli And Cheese Soup recipe Ive ever tried! There is a small difference in this recipe that makes a world of difference in the taste. Once you make it this way, you will never make it any other way. Promise! Keto broccoli cheddar soup is one fantastic creamy soup to serve up.
What To Do With The Broccoli Cauliflower Soup Leftovers
You can keep the broccoli cauliflower soup leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in your refrigerator. Reheat on the stovetop with a few tablespoons of water to loosen the soup. To freeze the cheesy broccoli cauliflower soup, transfer the chilled soup to an airtight freezer-safe container. You can keep it in the freezer for 3 months. Thaw the soup overnight in your refrigerator before reheating.
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What To Serve With Broccoli And Cheddar Soup
This creamy broccoli soup recipe is fabulous on its own. However, if you’re looking to turn this into a more substantial meal you can serve this with a nice green salad or a heartier Harvest Salad.
I love my Champagne Vinaigrette with this soup. If you aren’t watching your carbs a thick slice of Homemade French Bread is also divine.
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