Instant Pot Loaded Cauliflower Soup (low carb)
Creamy and delicious, Loaded Cauliflower soup is rich, hearty, and healthy! This low carb option is great for KETO, Atkins, South Beach or any diet! Only 212 calories and 11g carbs per serving! Also optional directions to cook on the stovetop!
Ingredients
- 2 heads cauliflower (or 4lbs) florets trimmed off from main stem
- 1 medium yellow onion chopped
- 2 TBS minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 12 ounces cream cheese, softened/room temperature
- 8 ounces freshly grated cheddar cheese (I like extra sharp)
Optional toppings
- green onions
- bacon crumbles
- cheddar cheese
- sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
- additional salt and pepper
Instructions
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Using a 6 quart or larger instant pot, add cauliflower florets, onion, stock, garlic, salt, and pepper. Close lid and set on MANUAL for 7 minutes.
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Once time is up, release the pressure by flipping the switch (careful liquid may come out of the top).
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Add cream cheese and cheddar cheese to the pot. Using an immersion blender, blend the cauliflower mixture until smooth and creamy.
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Serve topped with your favorite toppings - I like green onions and cheese!
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
Each serving is about 1 cup, recipe yielded 12 cups of soup.
Nutritional info per servings: 218 calories, 16g fat, 11g carbohydrates, 4g fiber, 5g sugar, 9g protein. 9 Weight Watchers points per serving.
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You can make this soup on a stovetop too, here's how:
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Using a large stock pot, add cauliflower, onions, stock, garlic, salt and pepper. Over medium/high heat, bring to a boil. Cover the pot and then turn to low heat and cook for 20 minutes or until the cauliflower is steamed tender.
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Continue with directions from above at step #3.