This cheese soup with cauliflower is a game-changer for anyone watching their carbs. Unlike traditional loaded potato soup, this version uses cauliflower for a fraction of the carbs while delivering all the creamy, cheesy satisfaction you crave.
Cauliflower is the perfect vegetable for cheese soup because it has a mild flavor that lets the cheese shine while becoming wonderfully tender and creamy when cooked. Blend part of it to create a naturally thick base without any flour.
Why Cauliflower?
Cauliflower is a keto superstar:
- Low carb - Only 5g carbs per cup
- High fiber - Keeps you full
- Mild flavor - Takes on cheese beautifully
- Creamy texture - When blended, mimics potatoes
- Nutritious - Vitamins C, K, and B6
Making It Keto-Friendly
- No flour needed - cauliflower thickens naturally
- Use heavy cream instead of milk
- Add extra cheese for fat content
- Top with bacon for protein
Serving Suggestions
- Topped with crispy bacon
- Extra shredded cheese
- Fresh chives or green onions
- Sour cream dollop
Cheese Soup with Cauliflower
Low-carb soup with tender cauliflower in creamy cheddar cheese sauce.
Nutrition per serving
295Calories
14gProtein
10gCarbs
24gFat
3gFiber
4gSugar
Ingredients
Instructions
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Sauté aromatics. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, cook 1 minute.
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Cook cauliflower. Add chicken broth and cauliflower florets. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes until cauliflower is very tender.
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Create texture. Using an immersion blender, blend about half the soup until smooth, leaving the rest chunky. (Or remove half, blend in a blender, and return.)
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Add dairy. Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream. Add cheddar and Parmesan gradually, stirring until completely melted.
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Season and serve. Stir in mustard powder. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and top with crispy bacon and chives.
Recipe Notes
- Extra creamy: Blend all the cauliflower for silky smooth texture.
- More cheese: Add smoked Gouda or Gruyère for variety.
- Vegetarian: Use vegetable broth and skip the bacon.
- Net carbs: Only 7g net carbs per serving (10g total - 3g fiber).
