Are you also searching for a delectable low-carb soup? Are you on a keto diet and looking for soup? Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Soup is the recipe you should turn to. This dish is delicious, creamy, and packed with everything a loaded soup should have, except all the carbs! Starting with roasted cauliflower, adding cheddar cheese and crispy bacon, this soup will make you feel satisfied whether it’s a cold supper or a light lunch.
Why You’ll Love It
Low-Carb & Keto Friendly: Cauliflower serves as a carb substitute, which allows the soup to be low-carb while still being a creamy soup-style dish.
Full of Texture: Bacon, cheese, sour cream, and chives make the soup thicker and richer with every bite.
Prep Time: 10 Min | Cook Time: 20 Min. This recipe is no-fuss and clean, with basic ingredients that are most likely available in your fridge or pantry.
Recipe for Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients:
- 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into pieces, stem removed
- 4 slices of bacon, diced into small pieces
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 4 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 cup of whipping cream
- 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup of sour cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup of chives or chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions:
Roast the Cauliflower: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread evenly on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 25-30 minutes until the cauliflower becomes tender and browned, flipping halfway through.
Cook the Bacon: While the cauliflower roasts, cook the bacon in a pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces with a fork and set aside, leaving the fat in the pot.
Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the onions and sauté for 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Simmer the Soup: Add the roasted cauliflower and chicken broth to the pot. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to combine flavors.
Working with the Recipe: If you prefer more texture, do not fully blend the cauliflower. For a smooth and creamy soup, blend it fully.
Additional Serving Suggestions: Top with extra shredded cheese, chives, or even jalapeños for a flavorful garnish.
Why Cauliflower is Perfect for People on a Ketogenic Diet
Cauliflower is able to complement a keto diet because of it being low in carbs and high in nutrients. Cauliflower is also a great source of fiber, vitamins C, and K, and has antioxidants which are important for one’s health. Foods like these adopt cauliflower as an integral filling vegetable which has a starchy consistency making it suitable for soups, casseroles and even such carb-free cooked ‘mashed potatoes’.
Nutritional Benefits of this Soup
Low in Carbs: About 5g of net carbs per serving, ideal for ketogenic or low-carb diets.
High in Healthy Fats: Bacon, cheese, and cream make it a high-fat meal, perfect for those on the keto diet.
Rich in Protein: Bacon, cheese, and broth add protein, essential for muscle preservation and to boost satiety.
Make-Ahead Option
This Low-Carb Loaded Cauliflower Soup is suitable for meal prep. It can be refrigerated for about four days or frozen for up to sixty days. To reheat, place in a pot on low heat, stirring occasionally until piping hot.
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