Indulge guilt-free with this Loaded Cauliflower Soup recipe! A low-carb twist on potato soup, it’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy meal.
Happy New Year!! Yay for finally getting my first post up this year! Sadly, the Crafty household has been visited with sickness to kick off 2017 – my two year old ran into double ear infections plus a respiratory infection. YUCK!
On top of sickness, it is FREEZING here in the Midwest! Yesterday’s temp was nine degrees. NINE. I don’t care who you are, that is COLD.
Every winter I crave warm, comforting, easy meals. Usually slow cooker or stock pot soups. Something about winter, I get all soup-crazy! Just close your eyes and picture it. . . comfy blanket, hands cradling a hot mug of delicious soup, curled up on the couch in front of a fire with a good book or movie. . . yep, sounds like heaven.
Ever since my many many many years ago waiting tables at the now-extinct Bennigan’s, I’ve been in love with loaded baked potato soup. Creamy, warm, topped with bacon bits, scallions, and cheese. . .SO GOOD!
Since adopting a low carb lifestyle, I’ve missed the deliciousness that is a baked potato. But you can still have all the goodness without the carbs if you substitute cauliflower! Though, even on a low carb diet, potatoes are a great source of good carbs, so you can still add them in sparingly. {She said, being no health expert in ANY way} I caved on a baked potato shortly before Christmas. 😉
But when choosing low carb, this loaded cauliflower soup fits the bill, and then some!
Loaded Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
- 1 head cauliflower chopped
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 8 slices bacon crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 6 stalks green onions chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Heat garlic in stockpot for one min, before adding cauliflower and 1/4 cup water. Steam cauliflower and add cream and chicken stock. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer. Add cheese and blend with an immersion blender. Top with bacon crumbles and scallions and enjoy!