Low-Carb Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Ingredients :

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 5 cups cauliflower
• 4 cups chicken broth or stock
• 1 cup cream cheese
• salt 
• pepper

Instructions :

• Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
• Add the chicken broth, cream cheese and cauliflower and stir well. Grind over some salt and pepper.
• Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
• Blend the soup using an immersion blender or regular blender.
• Serve with a good grind of black pepper and fresh cilantro or basil. Optional extra – drizzle over some extra virgin olive oil.

Notes

One serving is 1 1/3 cups.