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Gluten Free Ham and Broccoli Slow Cooker Soup (Keto)

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When it comes to comfort food, slow cooker recipes like my Gluten Free Ham and Broccoli Slow Cooker Soup is an easy way to warm you up on a chilly day!
Of course ham and broccoli would not be complete without some cheese so I add in some cheddar cheese and cream cheese for the ultimate creaminess.
With only 2.5g net carbs and 10.6 g protein per 2 cup serving, you are sure to be satisfied with one bowl!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Resting Time for last cheese melt 20 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Course crockpot recipes, gluten free, gluten free dinner, gluten free low carb, keto dinners, low carb slow cooker recipes, slow cooker recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 167 kcal

Equipment

  • 6 quart Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup Onion; diced
  • 1/4 cup Diced Celery Stalks; optional
  • 2 cloves garlic; minced (or 2 tsp pre-minced garlic)
  • 2 cups Raw Broccoli; Chopped
  • 2 cups Chicken broth
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Onion Powders
  • 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp Dried Parsley or Fresh Parsley
  • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese; Shredded
  • 3/4 cups Heavy Cream
  • 2 oz Cream Cheese
  • 3/4 tsp Xanthan Gum or Glucomannan
  • 2 cups Ham steak or Ham Hock; chopped

Instructions
 

  • In a large skillet add in little bit of oil and sauté your onions, celery and chopped garlic cloves until softened a bit.
  • Add the sauteed onion, celery and garlic to the crockpot along with the chopped broccoli and chicken broth.
  • Cover your slow cooker with the lid and turn it on HIGH for 2 hours. Do not remove the lid or disturb it during this time.
  • In a small bowl whisk together all of the spices you are to add so they distribute better.
  • Now reduce the setting to LOW and add in half of the cheddar cheese, heavy cream, cream cheese, and blended spices EXCEPT for the xanthan gum or glucomannan.
  • The soup base needs to be well mixed and smooth before adding in the thickening addition. Push the broccoli to one side as best as you can and sprinkle the xanthan gum or glucomannan in the broth while whisking. You want it to be blended well before you continue.
  • Add in your chopped ham and stir very well then cook on LOW for 1 hour minimum and up to an additional 3 hours of cooking time. Fair warning that I would not let it cook on low for any longer or it may burn the cheese. Keep it on warm if you cannot eat it right away.
  • Once you are ready to eat, stir in the rest of the shredded cheddar cheese and leave it covered for 20 minutes. Give it a final stir then serve up.
  • Leftovers will keep in an airtight container or jar up to 5 days in the fridge.
  • If you wish to freeze it, you need to let it cool to room temperature then transfer to a zip top freezer bag up to 3 months. To enjoy again, simply thaw in the fridge overnight, or in lukewarm water. Warm it up in a pan on the stove for best flavor.
  • I am not a fan of the idea, but you can warm up in the microwave in 2-minute bursts stirring well in-between each interval.
  • If you want to have this soup ready to go for a special occasion, make a whole lot then freeze versus grabbing something at the grocery store. Thaw the night before, then before the event, put the soup into the crockpot on the lowest setting, possibly WARM, and it will be ready when its time to eat.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 2 cup servings
Servings: 6
Amount per serving  
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7.5g 37%
Cholesterol 52mg 17%
Sodium 530mg 23%
Total Carbohydrate 3.5g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 1.2g  
Protein 10.6g  
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 93mg 7%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 239mg 5%
Can I freeze leftovers for later?
Yes, this soup freezes very well and is also a time saver for quick and easy meals later. Make sure you let it come to room temperature first before putting it into a sealed, airtight container. 
Is there a way to sub in a few pounds of chicken for the ham if I want a different flavor?
Yes, this would work just fine! You have to make sure the chicken is cooked completely before adding to the soup. You may consider a splash of white wine with the chicken broth for added flavor. Also adding a bay leaf will give the soup a great hint of herbal flavor. Consider using leftover turkey from Thanksgiving Dinner as your poultry choice in this recipe too.
If I want to make this in my Instant Pot pressure cooker would it still work?
Yes, it would work! You would need to saute right in the pot and then skip adding in the cream cheese, heavy cream and shredded cheddar until it has cooked completely. Add the broth, broccoli, ham and spices to the Instant Pot. Set the pressure to HIGH and cook for 10 minutes. Once the time is up do a quick release of the pressure and see that your broccoli is tender enough to your liking. If it needs to cook more, restart and cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. Quick release the pressure and then stir in the cream cheese, heavy cream and shredded cheddar. Turn the Instant Pot off and cover for 20 minutes. Give it another stir and serve up.

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal
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