Description
Creamy, dreamy cauliflower soup gets a smoky bacon boost and vibrant pesto swirl. Perfect for a cozy night in!
Ingredients
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- 1 medium head of cauliflower
- 1 tsp coconut oil (melted)
- 4 slices bacon (nitrate-free, sugar-free)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 4 cups (950 ml) bone broth (homemade or bought)
- 3 Tbsp coconut cream (canned)
- 6 scoops collagen peptides powder (I use Vital Proteins)
- pinch of sea salt
- 2 Tbsp dairy-free pesto (link too recipe is above this box)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C).
- Cut the head of cauliflower into small florets, toss in coconut oil, and spread evenly on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Roast for 30 minutes, tossing halfway through.
- Remove from oven and set aside. Turn the oven off.
- On the stovetop, in a bottom-heavy pan or Dutch oven, add the bacon slices.
- Cook over medium heat until fat is rendered and bacon is crispy.
- Set bacon aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the bacon grease, add chopped onion and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Stir with a wooden spoon for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the roasted cauliflower florets and stir to coat in the grease and onions.
- Add bone broth and turn the heat high to bring to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very soft.
- Turn off the heat.
- Transfer to a high-speed blender and add coconut cream, collagen, and another pinch of sea salt.
- Blend on high for 30 seconds until creamy and well combined.
- Serve in bowls, topping each with a drizzle of pesto (approximately 1/2 Tbsp or more per bowl) and crushed bacon.
- For a non-AIP version, add pepitas or other seeds.
- Serve hot; store leftovers in a mason jar in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use homemade bone broth.
- To make this soup vegan, omit the collagen peptides and use full-fat coconut milk instead of coconut cream.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 40