Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Soup

Original Recipe: https://kaseytrenum.com/cheesy-ham-chowder-ketolow-carb/

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 of cheddar cheese
• 1/4 tsp Xanthan Gum

Instructions

• In a large stock pot or dutch oven, cook bacon.
• Remove bacon and set aside.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sprinkle the reserved bacon on top and serve.
• Optional: Top with additional shredded cheese.