Cauliflower is the perfect food for taking on other flavors of the ingredients that it’s cooked with.
The goat cheese gives it a more pungent but interesting flavor.
If you want more flavor, you can roast the onion and the cauliflower before you blend them. Just be aware that the soup will be more brown.
CAULIFLOWER & GOAT CHEESE SOUP
Category
Keto Recipes
Persons
4
Serving Size
1 cup
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Total Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower, rinsed, tough outer leaves removed
- 2-3 cloves fresh garlic, roughly chopped
- 2 green onions, rinsed, roots and dried ends removed
- 2 t. dried parsley
- 2-3 T. water
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 3-4 c. organic chicken or vegetable stock, divided
- 4 oz. log goat cheese, cut into chunks
- Optional Garnish:
- Sliced green onions, green parts only
- Crumbled bacon
Instructions
- Cut up the cauliflower, stems included, into small pieces and place in a large colander. Rinse thoroughly under running water and let drain briefly when finished.
- Place cauliflower in a large, microwave-safe dish with garlic, the white part of the green onions, and the dried parsley. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover container and microwave on high until the cauliflower is fork tender, approximately 6-7 minutes. (Actual cooking time will vary depending on microwave strength and the amount of cauliflower used, so test after 4 minutes and adjust cooking time accordingly).
- Remove from microwave, and fill blender container nearly half full with the steamed cauliflower mixture. Add 1 cup stock to the blender and blend until smooth. (Make sure the blender lid is adequately vented to allow steam to escape before turning on the blender).
- Pour cauliflower puree into a large soup pot and repeat with the remaining steamed cauliflower mixture and stock until it has all been pureed and transferred to the pot.
- Turn heat to medium and cook until the cauliflower mixture is heated through, about 5-6 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the goat cheese and stir until blended. Cook another minute or two, or until the soup is uniformly heated. If soup is too thick, add additional stock to reach the desired consistency. If it is too thin, continue cooking until excess moisture has been reduced.
- Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if desired. Serve immediately topped with sliced green onion or crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts
CAULIFLOWER & GOAT CHEESE SOUP
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 1 cup
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 132 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 18g | 27.7% | |
| Saturated Fat 8g | 40% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 | |
| Sodium 1571mg | 65.5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 14.2g | 4.7% | |
| Dietary Fiber 5.5g | 22% | |
| Sugars 5.8g | ||
| Protein 8.4g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium | Iron | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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This is the perfect soup if you are looking for something quick. It can be an appetizer or a main dish. It pairs great with a crispy, green salad.