Low Carb Creamy Broccoli Soup

Creamy Broccoli Soup
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 T butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 box of Campbell's low sodium Beef Broth (900 ml)
1 bag of steamed broccoli
2 c. chopped up old cheddar cheese
1 c. half and half (or blend) cream



In the bottom of the soup pot, melt the butter and then saute the onion until it is translucent. Toss in the the crushed garlic.
I can get fresh broccoli in a bag that comes with a vent. I followed the directions on the bag to steam to broccoli in the microwave. If you can't get that, chop up a fresh broccoli and put it in a microwave safe dish, cover it and cook on high for 4 minutes, and then let it sit for 1 minute. You may also use frozen broccoli, although I would microwave it first, before I put it in the soup pot.
Dump in the beef broth. Heat to the boiling point.
I don't grate up the cheddar cheese any more - I tend to grate myself at the same time... so I just cut it up into strips and then I cut those into little cubes. It is, after all, going to melt! :-)
Stir until that melts. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. The broccoli should be nice and soft now. Just before serving, stir in the half and half, let it get hot, without letting it boil.
Enjoy! Edna and I didn't even think this one needed any pepper! :-)



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