Low Carb Broccoli Cheddar soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp Butter
• 1/8 cup Diced Onion
• 1 tsp Minced Garlic
• 2 cup Chicken Broth
• To Taste Salt and Pepper
• 1 tbsp Cream Cheese
• 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 cup Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1/2 tsp Xanthan Gum
• 1 cup Broccoli, florets
• 2 slices Bacon, Cooked
• 1 tbsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

1. Melt butter over medium heat in a large pot. Add garlic and onions and cook until onions are translucent.
2. Add broth and broccoli to pot and cook until florets are tender. Add salt and pepper.( I also add some red pepper flakes to give it a little kick.)
3. Add room temperature cream cheese and heavy cream to the pot. Stir continuously until incorporated. Bring the soup to a boil.
4. Remove from heat and add the cheddar cheese stirring vigorously.
5. Stir in the xanthan gum and allow to thicken.
6. Ladle into bowls and add crumbled bacon to the top.