Cauliflower Soup (Low Carb)

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp olive oil (divided)
• 1 large cauliflower (8 c (32oz) Costco’s bag is perfect!)
• 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
• salt & pepper
• 1/2 c celery (chopped)
• 1 med onion (chopped)
• 2 tsp thyme
• 4 c chicken broth (reduced sodium)
• 4 oz cream cheese (cubed)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400F
2. Cut cauliflower into 1-2″ florets
3. Place cauliflower and garlic on baking sheet, drizzle with 2 tbsp of the oil and combine. Sprinkle with S & P. Bake for 20 minutes.
4. In pot, heat remaining 2 tbsp oil. Add celery, onion and thyme and cook until fragrant, translucent and soft, about 4 minutes.
5. Add roasted cauliflower and broth to pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
6. Stir in cubed cream cheese and use an immersion blender to create a smooth soup.

Nutrition per serving: 6g carbs | 125 calories