Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese (2024)

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Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese.A super easy and delicious keto cauliflower soup recipe which the entire family will love!

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Even though it's almost summer, I can eat soup any time of the year. Down here in Florida we really don't have season's but this low carb Instant Pot creamy cauliflower soup recipe is perfect for any time of the year.

Ingredients

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  • cauliflower
  • carrots
  • celery
  • chicken stock
  • garlic
  • heavy cream
  • bacon
  • butter.
  • cheddar cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • black pepper

How to Make Low Carb Cauliflower Soup in an Instant Pot

  1. First, chop all the vegetables except for the cauliflower and set them aside.
  2. Then, chop half of the cauliflower while grating the other half.
  3. Next, turn your Instant Pot to sauté mode.
  4. Add the bacon and cook it until crispy then carefully remove it and place it on some paper towels. Crumble bacon.
  5. Next, add the butter to the bacon fat in the Instant Pot. Let melt.
  6. Then add the grated cauliflower to help thicken the soup.
  7. After that, add the rest of the veggies & cauliflower and sauté for about 5 min.
  8. Next add the heavy cream and mix together.
  9. Then add the garlic, salt and pepper. Mix.
  10. After that, pour in the chicken stock. Mix well. Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Hit Manual, high pressure and set the timer to 15 minutes.
  11. After the timer goes off, allow the Instant Pot to natural pressure release. This is about 15 minutes.
  12. Once all of the pressure is gone, remove the lid from the Instant Pot. Next, add the cheese and stir until melted.
  13. Add the bacon back to soup.
  14. Serve
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is cauliflower good for losing weight?

Cauliflower is low in carbohydrates and fits perfectly into a keto diet. A keto diet, combined with a calorie deficit and exercise regimen can cause weight loss. Other factors come into play with weight loss including hormone imbalances, food sensitivities and insulin resistance.

Is cauliflower a super food?

Some people say that cauliflower is a superfood. Cauliflower has compounds that can potentially ward off cancer and heart disease. Cauliflower is high in vitamins and minerals like many other vegetables, but it also contains sulfur rich compounds called glucosinolates. These are the compounds that are thought to have potential cardiovascular benefits and cancer prevention.

Is cauliflower gassy?

Yes! Cauliflower can make you gassy. This is because cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable. Some of the pros that offset this is that cauliflower is high in vitamin C and fiber.

What spices to add to cauliflower

pepper, onion powder, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

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Cauliflower Nutrition

1 cup of raw cauliflower cut into pieces has ~27 calories, 5.3g total carbs, 2.1g fiber, 3.2g net carbs, 0.3g fat, 2.1g of protein, 16mg of Magnesium, 320mg of Potassium and 32mg of Sodium.

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Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese

Lara Clevenger

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese.A super easy and delicious keto cauliflower soup recipe which the entire family will love!

5 from 2 votes

Print Recipe

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 5 bowls

Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 head of cauliflower
  • cup Carrots
  • 1 cup of celery
  • 32 ounce container of chicken stock
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3 slices bacon
  • ½ stick of butter.
  • 1 cup of cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup of Parmesan plus a little more for garnish.
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Chop veggies and sit aside.

  • Chop half of the cauliflower while grating the other half.

  • Using your instant pot turn to sauté.

  • Cook bacon till crispy then remove.

  • Add butter to the bacon fat.

  • Add the grated cauliflower to help thicken soup.

  • Add the rest of the veggies & cauliflower and sauté for around 5 min.

  • Pour in cream and mix together.

  • Add your garlic salt and pepper.

  • Pour in chicken stock and set instant pot to 15 min.

  • Allow to natural depressurize around 15 min.

  • After opening lid add cheese and stir till melted.

  • Add bacon back to soup.

  • Serve

Notes

Macros per serving: 462kcals, 12.5g total carbs, 4g fiber, 0.2g sugar alcohols, 8.3g net carbs, 37g fat, 22g protein

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 411kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 19gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 1187mgPotassium: 708mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2360IUVitamin C: 58mgCalcium: 347mgIron: 1mg

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  1. Linda

    What is an instant pot?

    Reply

    • Lara

      It is a brand name pressure cooker, but any pressure cooker will work 🙂

      Reply

      • Dana Boccasini

        i have a power pressure cooker Xl will that work

        Reply

        • Lara

          Any pressure cooker will work 🙂

          Reply

          • Nancy Hensley

            I'd love to be able to pin this!

          • Lara

            Sorry about that, try now 🙂

  2. Benson

    Can this be made in a slow cooker?

    Reply

    • Lara

      It can! I would just use pre-cooked bacon and then do 6-7 hours on low.

      Reply

  3. Sarab

    This was my first ever meal made with my instant pot! One thing to any new instant pot users - the recipe says it only takes 30 minutes to cook but between the amount of time it took to saute the bacon, and the time it took to heat up for cooking the soup, it's been well over an hour! Currently waiting for it to naturally depressurize. Can't wait to taste it!

    Reply

  4. lisa

    This recipe sounds delish! i was wondering if i could double recipe and then can it in jars for later use?

    Reply

Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese (2024)

FAQs

Why is my cauliflower soup tasteless? ›

How Do You Fix Bland Cauliflower Soup?
  • Season twice with salt and pepper: You'll start by seasoning the cauliflower florets with salt and pepper before roasting. Then, season again when the roasted florets are combined with broth on the stovetop. ...
  • Add lots of aromatics. ...
  • Finish with lemon.
Sep 28, 2021

How many carbs are in cheesy cauliflower soup? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
185Calories
11gFat
13gCarbs
10gProtein

How do you thicken cauliflower soup? ›

We thicken cauliflower soup by cooking flour and butter together to make a roux, but the soup will have a brothy consistency.

How do you get depth of flavor in soup? ›

"If your broth is lacking in savory richness, try adding roasted onion, tomato paste, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, or miso. These ingredients add umami flavor and depth to broth," she says. The choice of ingredient depends on the recipe, though.

How many carbs in a cup of cauliflower soup? ›

Cream of cauliflower soup (1 cup) contains 20.2g total carbs, 16.8g net carbs, 3.6g fat, 4.1g protein, and 124 calories.

Is cauliflower high carb? ›

“Cauliflower is another vegetable that's low in carbs, but also very high in vitamins and phytochemicals,” Fear says. Add chopped cauliflower to your salads, or top with paprika and garlic powder and roast in the oven. Riced cauliflower also makes a great low-carb replacement for traditional rice.

Does cauliflower cheese have carbs? ›

A delicious keto cauliflower cheese - rich and packed with the flavour of baked cream and melted cheese, coming in at 4.6g carbs per generous serving.

How do I fix bland tasting soup? ›

Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples

Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!), or a squeeze of citrus. Chances are, you could use a little more salt. Go ahead—it's ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients.

What gives vegetable soup that depth of flavor? ›

Dried herbs and seasonings: homemade seasoned salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and dried bay leaves lend flavor to the soup.

Is cauliflower flavorless? ›

Raw cauliflower has a subtly sweet, slightly nutty flavor. It is delicate and mild with a hint of pepperiness. Cauliflower's crisp texture yields a pleasing crunch when included in salads or used as a vessel for dips.

How to counteract cauliflower taste? ›

Don't overcook your cruciferous vegetables. Or cook them with flavors that will mask it better -- garlic, olive oil, salt, hot chilies, etc.

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