Atkins Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Cauliflower makes a great low-carb soup!

Cauliflower has become one of the most versatile vegetables in the low-carb menu. From shepherds pie to mock rice, cauliflower is indeed a much loved option. When nights are chilly and tootsies are cold, nothing is better than a warm bowl of soup. This soup not only lets you indulge in some comfort food, but you can have it no matter what stage of the Atkins plan you are on.

Atkins Cream of Cauliflower Soup

Makes 8 (1 cup) Servings

Prep time: 25 minutes

Cook time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 large onion, diced (1 cup)
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 4 cups)
• 6 1/2 cups lower sodium chicken broth
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1 tablespoon curry powder
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Pinch cayenne
• Salt
• 1/4 cup chopped chives

Directions

1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until onion is softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cauliflower florets and broth; cook until florets begin to fall apart, 20 to 30 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, cook oil and curry in a small saucepan over medium heat until mixture begins to simmer. Remove from heat. Strain through a fine sieve and discard the solids.

3. Let soup cool slightly, then puree in a blender in several batches. Return to pot. Stir in cream and cayenne; reheat. Season with salt to taste. Serve hot, drizzled with curry oil and garnish with chives.

Nutritional Information per serving:

Calories: 176

Fat: 15.5g

Carbs: 6.5g

Net Carbs: 4.5g

Fiber: 2g

Protein: 4.5g

Recipe shared with permission from Atkins Nutritionals.