This loaded cauliflower soup is inspired by delicious but carb-heavy loaded baked potatoes. To upgrade we use cauliflower instead, and add in protein-rich chicken or beef broth to lower the carbs and boost the protein. Yum!
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The loaded cauliflower soup is low carb and comes together in the kitchen quickly, making it perfect for any day. It feels like a dance, as you prepare the next step as the first step cooks- my favorite way to feel ‘zen’ in the kitchen. The resulting soup is so pretty with all the toppings, and can be easily customized to anyone’s taste.
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LOADED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 1 onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 lbs frozen cauliflower or one head of fresh cauliflower
- 1 quart chicken or beef broth
- 1 teaspoon sea salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried chives
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions just the light green and white parts
- Jalapeno slices optional
- Sour cream optional
Instructions
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Chop bacon into 1-inch pieces.
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Heat a stock pot over medium heat and cook bacon until cooked through to your desired doneness. As the bacon cooks, peel and chop the onion and peel and crush the garlic.
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Remove bacon and set aside, leaving bacon grease in the stock pot.
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To the bacon grease, still over medium heat, add 1 chopped onion and 4 cloves crushed garlic. Stir occasionally for 20 minutes, until fragrant and onion starts to brown.
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Add cauliflower, broth, sea salt, black pepper, and chives., Cook over medium-high, covered, until cauilflower is soft; approx 20 minutes. As this is cooking, shred the cheddar cheese and slice green onions and optional jalapenos.
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Lower the heat to medium-low and add in the cream cheese and shredded cheese. Stir gently and continue cooking until heated through and the cheese melts in.
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Serve, topping with green onions, jalapenos, sour cream, and the bacon you set aside. Enjoy!
