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Hearty Hamburger Cauliflower Soup, Low Carb, Keto Friendly

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This hearty hamburger cauliflower soup is an excellent option for those on the low-carb or keto diet. It's a hearty and flavorful dish that satisfies hunger and provides essential nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 295 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil more if needed
  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets about half a medium head can also use 2 cups frozen cauliflower rice
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 cup celery chopped
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes 16 oz.
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic minced garlic from a jar is fine for this
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried parsley
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 teaspoons balsamic vinegar or other flavorful vinegar of your choice
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese for serving (optional but recommended)

Instructions
 

  • Chop onion, celery and carrots and measure out 2 tsp minced garlic (or chop fresh garlic if you prefer)
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in the Instant Pot on SAUTE, HIGH HEAT, add the ground beef and cook until it’s browned (about 5 minutes), breaking apart with wooden turner as it cooks. I used lean ground beef so I didn’t need to drain any fat, but drain some fat from the pot if needed when the beef is browned.
  • Season the browned meat with salt and pepper, push it over to the side. Add another tablespoon of olive oil if needed, and add the chopped onion, celery and carrots.
  • Saute for 5 minutes, stirring ocassionally, until softened, then add the minced garlic and saute a minute or two more.
  • Mix the onion/celery mixture into the ground beef to combine.
  • Add beef broth, canned tomatoes and cauliflower to the pot. Add the rest of the spices, Worcestershire Sauce.
  • Lock the lid and set the Instant Pot to MANUAL, HIGH PRESSURE, 6 minutes.
  • After cooking time is up, let the pot natural release (about 10 minutes)
  • Open the lid, give the soup a few stirs (By now the cauliflower florets will be mostly dissolved, falling apart and thickening the soup.)
  • Stir in 1-2 T balsamic vinegar (or any flavorful vinegar will work, and taste to see if you want to add more salt and/or fresh ground black pepper, to taste.
  • Serve hot, sprinkle with freshly-grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

Notes

1. Carrots are higher-carb veggies so the use of carrots is optional, especially if you're a keto follower. I used 2 medium carrots for the entire soup. I'm a low carber, not a strict keto so for me few pieces of carrots are ok.
2. For more hearty and carb-loaded soup, you can add pasta medium shells or potatoes and proceed cooking in Instant pot as per recipe. Kids tend to love this soup more with pasta.

Stovetop Version:

Proceed as per the instructions above, then simmer for 20-30 minutes after adding all the ingredients until everything is cooked through and the cauliflower is falling apart and dissolved.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 910mgPotassium: 712mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3577IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 95mgIron: 3mg
Nutrition Disclaimer Nutritional information is an estimate and may change based on products used.
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