Low Carb Broccoli Soup

Ingredients

• 2 pounds broccoli chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper black
• 0.3 cup juice of lemon freshly squeezed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
• 1 large onion finely chopped
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 5 cups vegetable broth 

Equipment

• pot
• immersion blender

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; once the oil is hot, reduce heat to low. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add broccoli, season with salt and pepper, and stir.
3. Pour vegetable broth and lemon juice into the pot.
4. Loosely cover the pot and simmer the mixture until the broccoli is tender, about 25 minutes. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
5. Garnish with Cheddar cheese to serve.