LOW CARB CAULIFLOWER LEEK SOUP

Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup image

A simple yet tasty alternative to potato leek soup. Great for those watching their carbs or calories, or just looking for a different vegetarian soup.

Provided by DRUMNWRITE

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons butter
3 leeks, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 large head cauliflower, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
8 cups vegetable broth
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream

Steps:

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.
Remove the soup from heat. Blend the soup with an immersion blender or hand mixer. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in the heavy cream, and continue blending until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.5 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 34.8 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 346 mg, Sugar 3.4 g