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Keto Crockpot Loaded Cauliflower Soup - Cozy, Creamy, and Low-Carb

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Cauliflower: 2 medium heads (about 8–10 cups florets), chopped
  • Onion: 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • Garlic: 3–4 cloves, minced
  • Chicken broth: 4 cups (use low-sodium to control salt)
  • Cream cheese: 8 oz, softened and cubed
  • Heavy cream: 1 cup
  • Sharp cheddar cheese: 1½–2 cups, freshly shredded
  • Bacon: 6–8 slices, cooked crisp and crumbled (reserve some for topping)
  • Butter: 2 tablespoons
  • Smoked paprika: ½ teaspoon
  • Ground black pepper: ½ teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Sea salt: 1 teaspoon, or to taste
  • Chives or green onions: 2–3 tablespoons, thinly sliced
  • Optional add-ins: ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum for extra thickness; a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat

Method
 

  1. Prep the base: Add cauliflower florets, onion, garlic, chicken broth, butter, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper to the crockpot. Stir to coat.
  2. Slow cook: Cover and cook on High for 3–4 hours or on Low for 6–7 hours, until the cauliflower is very tender and easily pierced with a fork.
  3. Blend it smooth: Use an immersion blender to puree directly in the crockpot until creamy. For a chunkier soup, leave some florets intact. If using a countertop blender, work in batches and vent the lid slightly.
  4. Add the richness: Stir in cream cheese and heavy cream. Cover and cook on Low for 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese fully melts and blends.
  5. Cheese time: Stir in shredded cheddar a handful at a time until melted and smooth. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.
  6. Finish with bacon: Stir in most of the crumbled bacon, reserving some for topping. If you want a thicker texture, lightly sprinkle in xanthan gum while whisking and let it sit 5 minutes.
  7. Serve and garnish: Ladle into bowls and top with extra cheddar, bacon, and chives. Add a small pat of butter on hot soup for extra gloss if you like.