Keto Cauliflower Soup

Soup in round white bowl sitting on white square plate. Soup topped with sliced green onions.

This perfectly seasoned soup gets its flavor from fresh garlic, chicken stock, and green onions and its texture from creamy tangy goat cheese. Ready to eat in just 30 minutes total time.

Course Entree, Soup

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 180kcal

Author Anne Clark

Equipment

large bowl
blender
pot

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower or use 2 bags precut cauliflower florets
2-3 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
2 green onions (scallions), separate the green stalks from the white onion part cut off the roots and throw them away
2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2-3 tablespoons water
3-4 cups vegetable or chicken stock, divided organic preferred
4 ounces goat cheese, sliced into chunks
small amount of salt and pepper
2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)

Instructions

Remove and discard the tough outer leaves on the cauliflower. Cut up the cauliflower and stems into small pieces. Place in a colander and rinse under cool water.
Put the cauliflower, garlic, white part of the onions, and parsley in a large microwave-safe bowl. Add water, salt, and pepper. Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap, and microwave on high for 6-7 minutes (or until the cauliflower can be mashed with a fork).
Place some of the cauliflower mixture into a blender (do not fill the blender more than halfway). Add 1 cup stock and puree until smooth. Make sure the lid to your blended is vented (or small center cap removed) so that the steam can escape!
Pour the pureed cauliflower mixture into a pot. Repeat Step 3 with the remaining steamed cauliflower and stock, then pour it into the same pot. When done, cook the soup over medium heat until nice and hot (about 5 minutes).
Add the goat cheese and stir until it's melted and blended well. Taste test and add salt and pepper, if needed. If the soup is too thick, add additional stock.
Pour soup into bowls and garnish with sliced green onions. Add cooked and crumbled bacon, if desired.

Notes

- Look for cauliflower that is free from brown spots and bright in color.

- If you don't have a blender, you can use an immersion blender to puree the steamed cauliflower.

- Instead of goat cheese, use cream cheese.

- Other soup toppings include shredded cheddar cheese or fresh parsley.
- Soup will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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