Creamed Cauliflower Soup with Bacon and Chives

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A velvety low-carb creamed cauliflower soup enriched with crispy bacon and fresh chives for a comforting keto-friendly starter. This French-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs cauliflower florets, unsalted butter, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Serves 4 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a large pot, melt 3 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 cups cauliflower florets and 4 cups chicken broth to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until cauliflower is very tender.
  4. Step 4: While soup simmers, cook 4 bacon strips in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Drain on paper towels and crumble.
  5. Step 5: Use an immersion blender to purée soup until smooth and creamy. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat through for 3 minutes but do not boil.
  6. Step 6: Serve soup topped with crumbled bacon and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.

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