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Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

Published: Jan 12, 2023 · Modified: Sep 30, 2024 by Lara Clevenger, Registered Dietitian This post may contain affiliate links - read my disclaimer for full details... 15 Comments

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This Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon is a rich and creamy soup that's perfect for those cold Winter nights. You can't go wrong with cheese and bacon in a soup!

Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon in a blue bowl

This post was originally written in 2017 in partnership with Rockridge Press. This Keto Cauliflower Soup with bacon and cheddar cheese recipe is from the Big 15 Ketogenic Diet Cookbook. I decided to update this post in 2023 so all my new readers could see this delicious low carb soup!

If you're in the mood for more delicious soup recipes, check out this Mexican Fish Soup, Ham Bone and Potato Soup, Loaded Baked Potato Soup, broccoli and stilton soup and this Cowboy Soup.

Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon

You won't even be able to tell that this cauliflower cheese soup is low in carbs! Per serving this keto soup recipe has just 9g total carbs and 7g net carbs.

Why you’ll love this low carb cauliflower soup with bacon and cheese

  • Low Carb Soup Recipe â€“ Just 7g net carbs per serving.
  • Easy Recipe â€“ the recipe has no special Ingredients. You can get all of these simple ingredients at your local grocery store.

Ingredients

  • Fresh cauliflower: you can either chop a head of cauliflower into florets, or if you want to save time you can grab a large bag of cauliflower florets
  • Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • Bacon
  • Yellow Onion 
  • Chicken broth, Chicken Stock or Chicken Bone Broth
  • Heavy whipping cream
  • Cheddar cheese: I prefer getting a block of cheddar cheese and then shredding it myself. The freshly shredded cheese melts so much better then bagged shredded cheese.
  • Seasonings: Salt, pepper, fresh garlic
  • Toppings: shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, sliced scallions or fresh chives
Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon in a blue bowl topped with bacon

Tips & Tricks 

If you don't want to chop up a head of cauliflower you can buy pre-cut cauliflower.

Looking to increase the protein in this keto soup recipe? Use chicken bone broth instead of regular broth or stock.

Want to lower the carbs? Omit the onion in this recipe to reduce the carbohydrates.

Tools to make this easy recipe

  • Cutting Board
  • Chef Knife
  • Baking Sheet
  • Large Saucepan
  • Immersion blender or regular blender

How to make this easy Creamy Keto Cauliflower Soup

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly browned.
  • While the cauliflower roasts, in a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain; leave the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Stir well to combine and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion is so ened and translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven and add it to the pan with the onion and garlic. Stir in the broth and bring the liquid to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. With an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a regular blender (working in batches if necessary), blend until smooth, and return the soup to the pan.
  • Stir in the cream. You may need to add a bit more broth or cream, depending on how thick you like your soup. Add the Cheddar and stir until melted and combined. Spoon the soup into bowls and top with bacon and more Cheddar. Garnish with scallion.
Keto Cauliflower Soup with Bacon topped with bacon and green onion

How to store

Store leftovers in an airtight glass container for up to 5 days. Make sure to let it come to room temperature before storing it in the fridge.

You can freeze this soup for up to 3 months

How to reheat

Transfer desired amount of soup to a bowl. Cover the bowl with a paper towel and microwave for 1.5-2 minutes. Alternatively you can warm this up on the stove top in a saucepan.

Substitutions

If you want to make this a cauliflower soup without cream, you can substitute the heavy cream for coconut milk.

Keto Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Soup topped with chives and bacon in a blue bowl

More Cauliflower recipes

If you loved this Keto Cauliflower Soup recipe, check out these other cauliflower recipes.

  • Instant Pot Cauliflower
  • Baked Cauliflower
  • Keto Buffalo Cauliflower
  • Instant Pot Mashed Cauliflower
  • Instant Pot Low Carb Cauliflower Soup Recipe with Bacon and Cheese
  • Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice | Instant Pot Cauliflower Rice
  • Cauliflower Rice Spring Rolls
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Keto Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Soup topped with chives and bacon in a blue bowl

Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Winter is coming! This low carb keto bacon cheddar cauliflower soup recipe is just what you need to stay warm this winter.
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 55 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 head cauliflower chopped into florets
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 12 teaspoon pepper
  • 12 oz bacon chopped
  • 2 clovers garlic minced
  • ½ onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth, plus more as needed
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream, plus more as needed
  • ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese plus more for topping
  • Sliced scallion green parts only, or fresh chives, for garnish
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the cauliflower with the olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until slightly browned.
  • While the cauliflower roasts, in a large saucepan over medium heat, cook the bacon for 5 to 7 minutes until crispy. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel–lined plate to drain; leave the bacon fat in the pan.
  • Return the pan to medium heat and add the onion and garlic. Stir well to combine and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until the onion is so ened and translucent. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the cauliflower from the oven and add it to the pan with the onion and garlic. Stir in the broth and bring the liquid to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat. With an immersion blender, carefully blend the soup. Alternatively, transfer the soup to a regular blender (working in batches if necessary), blend until smooth, and return the soup to the pan.
  • Stir in the cream. You may need to add a bit more broth or cream, depending on how thick you like your soup. Add the Cheddar and stir until melted and combined. Spoon the soup into bowls and top with bacon and more Cheddar. Garnish with scallion.

Nutrition

Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 11gFat: 48gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 875mgPotassium: 423mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 979IUVitamin C: 36mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mg
Keyword bacon cauliflower soup, keto soup
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  1. Cheryl @ Pook's Pantry

    December 07, 2017 at 2:42 pm

    I love this recipe! As always, the photos are beautiful!

    Reply
    • Lara

      December 07, 2017 at 5:58 pm

      Thank you Cheryl 🙂 I hope all is well with you!

      Reply
  2. Elynn

    December 07, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    Love the flavoring in this. It’s one way I can Enjoy cauliflower and I’m huge about the creamy/cheesiness. Something my husband & I both can enjoy as the weather turns a little chilly.

    Reply
  3. Caroline

    December 10, 2017 at 9:56 pm

    I've been meaning to make cauliflower soup for a while but always worry it might lack flavor, but the added bacon and cheese are sure to do the trick here. Yum!

    Reply

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