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Instant pot Cauliflower Soup ( Step by Step Video at end of the Recipe)

Healthy Cauliflower Soup with bacon is creamy, cheesy with chunks of Cauliflower in it. It is low carb and Keto.
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 366kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Medium Cauliflower
  • 4 strips Bacon
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 1 tbsp Garlic (minced)
  • 1.5 cups Chicken Stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tspn Dried Thyme or Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tspn Chili Flakes
  • ½ cup half and half
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar Cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Start with browning the bacon. Set Instant Pot to Saute mode. When hot, add bacon pieces. Cook till they are brown and crispy.
  • Remove bacon from the pot, Keep aside. Get rid of extra bacon fat ( we don't want to overpower the soup with bacon flavor)
  • Add butter to the pan, followed by chopped onion. 
  • Saute onion until softened. Stir in minced garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds, until the raw smell, is gone.
  • Add Cauliflower florets. Fry it for a couple of minutes. 
  • When little brown spots start to appear, pour in the stock.
  • Add bay leaf, thyme. Season it with salt and pepper. 
  • Set Instant Pot to the Manual Mode. Close the lid and let it cook on high for 5 minutes. Then let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, followed by a quick release.
  • When the pressure is completely released, carefully open the lid. Add cream, cheddar cheese, and chili flakes. 
  • Mix everything and smash a few cauliflower florets with the back of the spatula. Adjust seasoning.
  • While serving sprinkle crisp bacon and more cheese if required.

Video

Notes

To make on the stovetop
To make the soup on the stovetop, take a heavy bottom soup pot. Cook bacon till crisp. Keep bacon aside. Add butter followed by onion and garlic. Saute till onion has softened and raw garlic smell is gone. Add cauliflower florets and stock. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes until the cauliflower is soft and tender. The rest of the steps are the same as the instant pot mentioned above.

Nutrition

Serving: 200g | Calories: 366kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 535IU | Vitamin C: 74.3mg | Calcium: 291mg | Iron: 1.8mg