Cauliflower Soup (Low Carb Recipe)
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Cauliflower Soup (Low Carb Recipe)
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Thick and Creamy Cauliflower Soup is a delicious, healthy low carb substitute for potato soup! Blended with cream and served with crispy bacon, chives and shredded cheese, our Cauliflower Soup recipe is perfect for meal prep and reheats beautifully. Skip the bacon and make it vegetarian!
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Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower about 2 pounds or 1 kilo, cut into florets
- 1 large onion sliced or chopped
- 6 cloves garlic smashed with the back of a knife or minced
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 5 cups chicken stock or broth, substitute with vegetable stock
- 2 teaspoons fresh parsley chopped, or thyme or rosemary
- ½ cup heavy cream or thickened cream
- 2 tablespoons chives or green onions, finely chopped
- ½ cup diced bacon pre-cooked to serve
- ¼ cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, provolone, parmesan, gruyere
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Lightly grease a large rimmed baking sheet. Combine cauliflower, onion and garlic on the baking sheet. Season with a generous amount of salt and pepper. Toss with olive oil until evenly coated in oil.
- Arrange in a single layer. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Toss the cauliflower through the onions and garlic, then return to the oven and bake for a further 10-15 minutes until the cauliflower is caramelized on the edges and fork-tender.
- Transfer cauliflower to a pot. Add stock* and herbs. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes to let the flavours blend.
- When cauliflower is soft, remove from the heat and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Carefully transfer the soup to a blender, working in batches if necessary, taking care to let the steam escape (cover escaping steam with a kitchen towel).Alternatively, purée with an immersion blender.
- Add the cream and blend until smooth. Taste test and add extra salt and pepper seasoning, if needed, then blend again.**
- To serve, top bowls of soup with cooked bacon, shredded cheese and chopped chives or green onion.
Notes
- *For EXTRA THICK soup, only add 4 cups of stock instead of 5 when boiling.
- **If the soup is too thick for your liking, stir in additional chicken broth, cream or milk until desired consistency is reached.
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- HOW TO STORE CAULIFLOWER SOUP
- Store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to three days. Freeze in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bowl
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
767mg
(32%)
Potassium
703mg
(20%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
392IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
71mg
(79%)
Calcium
95mg
(10%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bowl | |
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 767mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 703mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 392IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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