Creamy Cauliflower Soup
A silky, velvety cauliflower soup blended smooth with cream, garlic, and parmesan. Comforting and naturally low-carb, it tastes far richer than its simple ingredients.
Silky, comforting, and secretly simple
Blended cauliflower has an almost magical ability to turn into something that tastes like a rich potato or cream soup with a fraction of the carbs. Cooked until soft and pureed with cream and cheese, it becomes velvety and comforting, the kind of bowl you want on a cold evening, without any of the starch that would knock you out of ketosis.
Because the ingredient list is short, a couple of small moves make all the difference. Sauteing the aromatics first builds a savory backbone, and a good long blend gets the soup truly smooth. Finish with a swirl of cream or a scatter of crispy bacon and it feels genuinely luxurious.
- Cook the cauliflower until fully soft for the smoothest blend
- Blend longer than you think for a silky texture
- Finish with cheese off the heat so it melts without splitting
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Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (net carbs →)
- 3 tablespoons butter (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup diced onion (net carbs →)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (net carbs →)
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (net carbs →)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (net carbs →)
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (net carbs →)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (net carbs →)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, for serving (net carbs →)
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the onion for 4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds more.
- 2Add the cauliflower florets and broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes until the cauliflower is very tender.
- 3Using an immersion blender or a countertop blender, puree the soup until completely smooth.
- 4Return the soup to low heat and stir in the heavy cream, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- 5Off the heat, stir in the parmesan until melted and the soup is silky. Do not let it boil after adding the cheese.
- 6Ladle into bowls, top with chives, and add a swirl of cream or crispy bacon if you like.
Nutrition (per serving)
Recipe FAQ
How do I get cauliflower soup really smooth?
Cook the cauliflower until it is completely fork-tender, then blend for a full minute or two, longer than feels necessary. A high-powered blender gives the silkiest result, but an immersion blender works well too if you are patient and blend thoroughly.
Can I make this soup dairy free?
Yes. Swap the butter for olive oil, use full-fat coconut milk in place of the heavy cream, and leave out the parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative. The soup will have a slightly different flavor but stays creamy and keto.
How long does cauliflower soup keep?
Stored in an airtight container in the fridge, it keeps for 4 to 5 days and the flavor only improves. It also freezes well; because it is blended, it reheats smoothly. Warm it gently over low heat and stir in a splash of cream to loosen if needed.
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