Low Carb Cauliflower Leek Soup

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 60 min
Servings: 12
Yield: 12 servings

Description

This cauliflower and leek soup recipe has no potato. It's deliciously creamy and garlicky; a great vegetarian soup for those counting carbs.

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
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

Directions

1 Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, cauliflower, and garlic; cook and stir for about 10 minutes. Stir in vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 45 minutes.
2 Remove soup from heat; blend with an immersion blender until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; add heavy cream and continue blending until smooth.