Winter Garden Keto Soup (Printable)

Creamy low-carb soup with winter vegetables, ready in 45 minutes

# List of ingredients:

→ Vegetables

01 - 1 small head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 small leek, white and light green parts sliced
03 - 2 celery stalks, diced
04 - 1 small rutabaga, peeled and diced (about 7 oz)
05 - 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Fats & Flavor

07 - 2 tbsp olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
11 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Liquids

12 - 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth (unsweetened, low sodium)
13 - 1/2 cup heavy cream

# Steps:

01 - Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
02 - Add the leek, celery, rutabaga, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in the cauliflower florets, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 more minutes.
04 - Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, until all vegetables are tender.
05 - Add the chopped kale and simmer for another 5 minutes.
06 - Reduce heat to low, stir in the heavy cream, and cook for 2 more minutes—do not boil.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, garnished with extra herbs if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The rutabaga and cauliflower create this velvety texture that feels indulgent despite being keto-friendly
  • It uses humble winter vegetables that somehow transform into something restaurant-worthy
  • The cream gets stirred in at the very end, so you get all that richness without any weird separation
02 -
  • The cream will curdle if you let it boil, so keep the heat at a gentle low once it's added
  • Rutabaga takes longer to cook than you expect, so don't rush that initial simmer
  • This soup actually tastes better the next day as the flavors have time to really marry
03 -
  • Clean your leeks thoroughly by slicing them first, then swishing in cold water to remove hidden grit
  • Let the cream sit on the counter while the soup simmers so it incorporates without any shocking temperature changes

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