Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

by | Feb 9, 2023 | Online Exclusives, Recipes

Cauliflower can replace high-carb vegetables without sacrificing flavor.

Flavorful food does not have to be loaded with extra calories. This Cheesy Cauliflower Soup is less than 250 calories per bowl and low in carbohydrates. I modified my recipe for potato soup by replacing the starchy spuds with fresh cauliflower, making the soup healthier, yet still flavorful.

Cauliflower is one of the most versatile and popular low-carb vegetables. Whether you are grilling cauliflower steaks on the grill or mashing steamed cauliflower to replace the potatoes in a recipe, it is a great substitute.

This delicious soup is made in an Instant Pot, a multi-cooker that drastically shortens the cook time for many recipes. It can be used for pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming rice and sautéing.

Cauliflower, celery, onion, ham and cheese come together to make an inviting bowl of soup that your family will love. Cream-style corn gives the soup a bit of sweetness and helps to thicken it.

For an easy vegetarian version of Cheesy Cauliflower Soup, simply omit the ham. While it adds a smoky flavor and is also low-carb, the ham can easily be left out for those who are looking for a meatless option.

Whether it’s a hearty version with ham or a veggie-only rendition, you’ll be licking your lips and wanting a second bowl of this creamy soup. Garnish each bowl with sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Serve Cheesy Cauliflower Soup with a leafy salad for a delicious, low-carb meal.

Next time you make a favorite recipe that calls for potatoes, give it a second thought. Cauliflower can be a flavorful way to lower your carb intake and satisfy your craving for a comforting dish.

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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower can replace high-carb vegetables without sacrificing flavor.
Cauliflower soup
Course Main Dish
Cuisine soup
Keyword cauliflower, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Course Main Dish
Cuisine soup
Keyword cauliflower, soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings
servings
Ingredients
Cauliflower soup
Instructions
  1. Prepare your cauliflower by removing stems and chopping it into 1-inch pieces.
  2. Add the onion, celery, cauliflower, ham and vegetable broth to the Instant Pot. Cover with the lid and set pot to “soup” setting or heat on high for 30 minutes.
  3. Carefully release the steam and remove the lid. Use a potato masher to mash the vegetables in the soup to the desired consistency.
  4. Stir in the sour cream, cream-style corn, seasonings and shredded cheddar cheese.
  5. Mix the flour and water to make a slurry. Stir slurry into soup and cover with lid. Cook on “soup” setting or on high for 30 minutes more.
  6. Salt and pepper the soup to taste. Garnish it with extra shredded cheddar cheese. Serve it with a leafy, green salad and multi-grain crackers for a healthy, flavorful meal.

About the author

Theresa Ravencraft

Theresa Ravencraft

I have always been a storyteller. After college I worked as a producer/director for PBS, writing scripts and editing documentaries and children’s programs. While working in television, I also taught video production courses at the high school and college level. I enjoyed teaching and as our family grew, I transitioned to managing the media center and teaching video production and literacy skills at our local intermediate school. My life-long passion for cooking led me to create and write a food blog. You can visit me at raveaboutfood.com, a place to share recipes and stories about my family and the foods we love. My husband, Brian, and I are from Ohio and have vacationed in the Carolinas for years. We purchased our dream home in Ocean Isle Beach in 2020 and have fallen in love with the community. We are enjoying the beaches, the food and the people we have met.