Broccoli Cheese Soup

INGREDIENTS
Butter, 2 tablespoons
White Onion, 1/ 8 Cup
1/8 teaspoon minced garlic, to taste
Chicken broth, two cups
Pepper and salt to taste
1 cup of chopped, bite-sized broccoli
One teaspoon of cream cheese
Heavy whipping cream, 1/4 cup
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
2 cooked and crumbled bacon slices (Optional)
1/2 tsp. xanthan gum
INSTRUCTIONS
Sautée garlic, onion, and butter in a pot(large) over medium heat until the onions are soft.
Add broccoli and broth to the pot.
Till broccoli is tender, cook. Season with salt, pepper, and other spices.
Heat cream cheese in a bowl(small) in the microwave for about THIRTY seconds.
Add cream cheese and heavy whipping cream to the soup and bring to a boil.
Put cheddar cheese immediately after turning the heat off.
Add xanthan gum and mix. Observe thickening.
Serve hot with crumbled bacon (optional)
NOTES
NUTRITION
Calories: 285Sugar: 1gFat: 24gCarbohydrates: 3gTotal, 2g NETFiber: 1gProtein: 12g