Description
When it comes to comfort food, few dishes rival a steaming bowl of creamy soup. For those following a ketogenic or low-carb lifestyle, traditional potato-based soups can be off-limits due to their high starch content. That’s where keto cauliflower soup comes in. This recipe delivers all the warmth, creaminess, and satisfaction of loaded baked potato soup, but with a fraction of the carbs. Packed with flavor, easy to prepare, and versatile enough for meal prep, this dish deserves a permanent spot in your recipe rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 4 cups chicken or bone broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: heavy cream, smoked paprika, or jalapeños for flavor variations
Instructions
- Cook the bacon: In an Instant Pot or large pot, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add onion, celery, and garlic to the bacon fat. Cook until softened and fragrant.
- Add cauliflower and broth: Stir in the cauliflower florets and pour in the broth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Instant Pot: Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Allow natural release for 10 minutes.
- Stovetop: Bring to a boil, then simmer 25–30 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- Blend: Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese, then blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
- Garnish: Top with crispy bacon, extra cheese, and green onions before serving.
Notes
Expert Tips:
- Use bacon grease for flavor. For a vegetarian option, substitute butter or olive oil.
- Don’t over-thin the soup; add broth gradually if you prefer a lighter texture.
- Use sharp cheddar for a bold flavor or Monterey Jack for a milder finish.
- Meal prep friendly: Freeze individual portions for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Keto, Low-Carb, Comfort Food
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 23.9
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2.3
- Protein: 14
- Cholesterol: 55