Creamy & Healthy Instant Pot Cauliflower Soup
This creamy and healthy Instant Pot cauliflower soup is a quick and comforting meal, perfect for a low-carb dinner. Made with crispy bacon, tender cauliflower, and rich cheese, it's packed with flavor and easy to prepare.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Immersion Blender (or regular blender/food processor)
Ingredients
- 6 slices bacon chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 cups chicken broth or bone broth for extra richness
- 1 medium head cauliflower about 1.25 pounds, cut into florets
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese divided
- 1 green onion chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by cooking the chopped bacon in your Instant Pot using the "Sauté" function until it's wonderfully crisp. Carefully remove the bacon bits to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving that flavorful bacon fat in the pot.
- Add your chopped onion, celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté for about 4 minutes until the veggies soften. Then, turn off the "Sauté" function.
- Pour in the chicken broth, making sure to scrape up any tasty bits from the bottom of the pot (this is called deglazing!). Add the cauliflower florets. Secure the lid on your Instant Pot, ensuring the vent is sealed. Set the manual pressure cook function to High for just 5 minutes.
- Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then carefully open the vent to release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid and stir in the creamy sour cream and 1 cup of the shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- For that super smooth texture, use an immersion blender directly in the pot. If you don't have one, carefully transfer the soup (in batches if needed) to a regular blender or food processor and blend until silky.
- Dish out your delicious soup and top each serving with the crispy bacon bits, the rest of the shredded cheese, and a sprinkle of fresh green onion. Enjoy this healthy, comforting meal!
Notes
Nutrition Information per serving: Calories: 325 kcal, Total Carbs: 8g, Net Carbs: 5.7g, Fats: 23.9g, Protein: 14g.
This recipe is perfect for those following a low-carb diet. Feel free to adjust seasoning to your liking.
