Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

Name: Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups cauliflower florets, roughly chopped; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 small yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth); 4 oz cream cheese, cubed, softened; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 1 tsp Dijon mustard; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground; 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

A rich, velvety soup built on roasted cauliflower and sharp cheddar with cream cheese for body, keeping carbs low without sacrificing flavor. Ready in about thirty minutes of active time.

40 minEasyServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 cups cauliflower florets, roughly chopped
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
4 oz cream cheese, cubed, softened
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instructions

1

Melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 small diced yellow onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
2

Add 4 cups roughly chopped cauliflower florets and 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth) to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the cauliflower is very tender, about 15 minutes.
3

Remove the pot from heat. Using an immersion blender (or carefully working in batches with a countertop blender), blend the soup until completely smooth.
4

Return the pot to low heat. Add 4 oz cubed, softened cream cheese and stir until fully melted and incorporated.
5

Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream and 1 tsp Dijon mustard. Then add 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese a handful at a time, stirring after each addition until fully melted.
6

Season with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper, and 1/2 tsp smoked paprika. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

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Questions

How much time should I plan for Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup?

As written, 40 minutes: 15 of prep and 25 of cooking. The longest single stretch is step 2 (15 minutes): "Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the cauliflower is very tender, about 15 minutes."

Can I make Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup dairy-free?

Not cleanly. Here the dairy (2 tbsp unsalted butter, 4 oz cream cheese, cubed, softened, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded) is the backbone of the dish, and plant-based substitutes change both its texture and its flavor. If you need strictly dairy-free, start from the dairy-free soup collection instead.

Is Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup gluten-free?

Yes. As written, nothing in the ingredient list for Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup is wheat, barley or rye. Gluten hides in packaged goods, so read the label on the broth and the Dijon.

How many carbs are in Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) has 6 g of carbohydrate in about 340 calories, with 12 g protein and 20 g fat, plus 1 g fiber and 480 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup keep?

Refrigerate Creamy Keto Cauliflower Cheddar Soup for up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing; cream and milk split in the freezer.

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