Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup
75 min.
12
153kcal

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Looking for a delicious and nutritious way to satisfy your taste buds while keeping your carb intake in check? Look no further! This Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup is the perfect solution for you. This vegetarian and gluten-free soup is not only packed with flavor, but it's also incredibly easy to make. With only 153 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free treat that you can enjoy as a soup, antipasti, starter, or snack.

This recipe serves 12, making it perfect for a family dinner or a gathering with friends. The best part? It's ready in just 75 minutes! So, not only are you getting a tasty and healthy meal, but you're also saving time in the kitchen.

To make this mouth-watering soup, you'll need a few simple ingredients: butter, a large head of cauliflower, garlic, heavy cream (optional), leeks, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, and vegetable broth. With the help of a pot, hand mixer, and immersion blender, you'll have a smooth and creamy soup that's bursting with flavor.

So why wait? Dive into this delicious and healthy Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup and treat your taste buds to a culinary adventure they won't forget!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter 
  • large head cauliflower chopped
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  •  leek cut into 1 inch pieces
  • tablespoons olive oil 
  • 12 servings pepper black freshly ground to taste
  • cups vegetable stock 

Equipment

  • pot
  • hand mixer
  • immersion blender

Directions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat, and saute the leeks, cauliflower, and garlic for about 10 minutes. Stir in the vegetable broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Mix in the heavy cream, and continue blending until smooth.

Nutrition Facts

Calories153kcal
Protein5.79%
Fat70.52%
Carbs23.69%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.42
Glycemic Load
2.53
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
8.2860869739367%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.07mg
Kaempferol
0.85mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:153.43kcal
7.67%
Fat:12.6g
19.39%
Saturated Fat:6.78g
42.4%
Carbohydrates:9.52g
3.17%
Net Carbohydrates:7.68g
2.79%
Sugar:4.13g
4.58%
Cholesterol:29.94mg
9.98%
Sodium:680.17mg
29.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.33g
4.66%
Vitamin C:36.76mg
44.56%
Vitamin K:23.77µg
22.64%
Vitamin A:1084.24IU
21.68%
Folate:55.08µg
13.77%
Manganese:0.24mg
12.05%
Vitamin B6:0.2mg
9.86%
Potassium:273.39mg
7.81%
Fiber:1.84g
7.37%
Vitamin E:0.86mg
5.75%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.58%
Phosphorus:52.24mg
5.22%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.19%
Magnesium:18.55mg
4.64%
Iron:0.82mg
4.54%
Calcium:44.28mg
4.43%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.61%
Copper:0.06mg
2.99%
Vitamin B3:0.46mg
2.32%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.12%
Selenium:1.38µg
1.98%
Zinc:0.28mg
1.84%
Source:Allrecipes