Keto Cauliflower Parmesan Soup

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Cauliflower Parmesan Soup 
A decadent, creamy cauliflower soup without any cream at all!

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 240 cal

Author Tasha Metcalf

Ingredients

• 8 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 onion sliced
• 1/2 leek sliced
• 1 head cauliflower chopped
• 2 cups vegetable broth (1 bouillon cube per 2 cups)
• 2-3 cups water depending on consistency
• 2 tablespoons thyme chopped
• 1 cup parmesan cheese fresh

Instructions

1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in large pot.
2. Add salt, onion, and leek. Cook until onion becomes soft and translucent.
3. Add half of cauliflower, 4 tablespoons butter, 2 cups broth and 2 cups water to pot. Bring to simmer for 10-15 minutes, until cauliflower is tender and falling apart.
4. Add 3/4 of remaining cauliflower to pot and continue to simmer.
5. Melt 2 tablespoons butter with thyme and remaining cauliflower florets. Stir as the butter begins to bubble and brown.
6. Once the cauliflower in the pot is tender, remove from heat and place in blender. Add parmesan cheese.
   
7. Being careful to cover blender vent with towel, blend simmered cauliflower mixture until smooth. Add additional water to adjust consistency of soup if needed. Blend some more.
8. Transfer blended soup to bowl.
9. Garnish with golden florets and drizzled brown butter.

Recipe Notes
For a dairy-free version, omit Parmesan and replace butter with ghee.

5 g net carbs per serving.

Nutrition Facts
Cauliflower Parmesan Soup

Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 12g60%
Cholesterol 51mg17%
Sodium 785mg33%
Potassium 342mg10%
Total Carbohydrates 7g2%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Sugars 2g
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A16.6%
Vitamin C62.4%
Calcium24.1%
Iron6.1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.