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Cauliflower Cheese Soup in two bowls
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Cauliflower Cheese Soup

You can make the low carb, Cauliflower Cheese Soup even more delicious by serving it topped with bacon, grated cheese, and fresh thyme.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: soup
Keyword: Easy Homemade Vegetable Soup
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 404kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head cauliflower cut into pieces
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter salted
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons fresh thyme minced
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder or two cubes of chicken bouillon
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups grated jack/cheddar cheese or desired cheese
  • Bacon crumbles grated cheese, fresh thyme for topping (optional)

Instructions

  • In a large pot or dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium. Sauté onion in olive oil until translucent.
  • Add butter, flour, spices, and fresh thyme to onions. Sauté 1-2 minutes longer, browning the flour and toasting the spices just a bit.
  • Add water to onion mixture slowly while whisking to incorporate the ingredients.
  • Add bouillon and cauliflower florets. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Simmer until cauliflower is tender (about 10 minutes).
  • Whisk in milk and cream and continue cooking until soup returns to a simmer.
  • Use a potato masher or a whisk to break down large chunks of cauliflower.
  • Whisk in cheese in 1/2 cup increments until fully melted and incorporated.
  • Continue cooking if desired to further break down consistency of the soup and thicken. Please note soup will also thicken some as it cools.
  • Serve with bacon pieces, grated cheese, and fresh thyme.

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Nutrition

Calories: 404kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 388mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1242IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 333mg | Iron: 1mg