“A hearty bowl of soup can be enjoyed all year round, and this simple one is made using cauliflower, good-quality chicken stock and cheese. I go on to garnish it with crispy bacon, more cheese and parsley. Use the strongest Cheddar for maximum flavour punch.” – Monya

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Indulging in a warm, hearty bowl of soup is one of life’s simple pleasures. This low carb soup combines the goodness of cauliflower with the rich flavours of cheese and the irresistible crunch of crispy bacon.
 

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Cauliflower lends a creamy texture to the soup without the need for creams. Its neutral flavour becomes a canvas for the robust taste of cheese, which provides a savoury depth and velvety richness. The use of chicken stock not only adds to the flavour profile but also with a comforting, homely aroma.
 
The smoky, salty notes of the crispy bacon bits enhance the overall experience.
 
Whether you’re embracing a keto lifestyle or simply seeking a bowl of comforting soup, this example is a delicious choice that still nourishes the body.
 

It is important to note that to maintain ketosis, it’s essential to track carbohydrate intake and ensure it aligns with your daily macro goals. Consulting with a healthcare professional is advised before making significant dietary changes. Scroll to the bottom to see the full macros and allergens for this Cauliflower, Bacon and Cheddar Soup, as well as all the Soups on Fats of Life®.
 

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Cauliflower, Bacon & Cheddar Soup

Deliciously creamy, this cauliflower soup is enhanced with crispy bacon bits and plenty of extra-strong Cheddar cheese.

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Course Light Meals, Main Dish, Soup

Cuisine General

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 2 people

Author Monya Kilian Palmer

Per serving

Calories: 473kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 33g

Equipment

• kitchen scale
• sharp knife
• universal measuring spoons
• frying pan
• slotted spoon
• large pot
• electric hand blender
• cheese grater
• soup ladle

Ingredients

• 120 g (4.2 oz) streaky smoked bacon, chopped small
• 1 tsp lard
• 400 g (14.1 oz) cauliflower
• 900 g (31.8 oz) chicken stock
• salt and white pepper
• 60 g (2.1 oz) extra-strong, full-fat Cheddar cheese, grated
• smoked sea salt flakes
• freshly ground black pepper
• chopped parsley, to garnish

Instructions

• Fry the bacon pieces in a pan with the lard until golden and crispy.
  
• Use a slotted spoon or skimmer spoon to remove the bacon and set aside to keep warm. Do not discard the rendered fat left in the pan.
  
• In the meantime, trim the cauliflower into even-sized pieces.
  
• Bring the chicken stock to a boil in a large pan and add the cauliflower. Simmer over moderate heat, covering the pot partially with a lid.
  
• Cook until the cauliflower completely softens. Once you are satisfied (pierce a floret with a fork - it should immediately fall off), pour the rendered fat and oil from the bacon pan into the pan of cauliflower.
  
• Use a hand blender to blitz the mixture to a smooth soup.
  
• Stir in half the grated extra-strong Cheddar cheese and allow to melt in. Season the soup with salt and white pepper.
• Divide the soup between two warm bowls and scatter over the remaining grated extra-strong Cheddar and the warm, crispy bacon bits. Finish with a scattering of smoked sea flakes and freshly ground black pepper. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

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A new-and-improved version of this delicious recipe features in my cookbook BUDGET KETO KITCHEN.

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Nutritional Information per serving
Calories                         473Kcal / 1979kJ
Fat                                 33g
Carbohydrates               6.9g
Protein                           37g

Allergens
Milk

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See all the Soups on Fats of Life:

Green Thai Curry Fish Soup (Keto)

Asparagus and Spinach Soup (Keto Vegan)

Chicken Soup for the (Keto) Soul

Roasted Curry Cauliflower and Coconut Soup (Keto Vegan)

Fragrant Duck and Shiitake Soup (Keto)

Ginger and Shiitake Egg Drop Soup (Keto)

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Disclaimer: The nutritional analysis, macro and allergen breakdown of the recipes on this site have been manually and carefully calculated using the cloud-based software NUTRITICS®. NUTRITICS® is fully approved by the relevant Trading Standards organizations and is EU and FDA-compliant. The macro calculations are provided as a courtesy to you based on the author's weighing of ingredients when creating the dishes. If Erythritol (a sugar polyol) has been used in any of the recipes, it has already been manually excluded from the final carbohydrate count. The author is a chef - not a medical professional - and this website has been designed to provide you with recipe ideas to suit the low carb lifestyle you have discussed with your GP.

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