Keto Celery Soup with Ham Croutons

Keto Celery Soup with Ham Croutons

from madcreationshub.com
40 min

This Keto Celery Soup truly is one of the best low carb soups I have tried. It may even be my favourite. Serve this one to the whole family any time of year!

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter (or avocado oil)
  • ¼ onion (3oz., finely sliced)
  • 1 leek (white part only, finely sliced)
  • 5 cups celery, roughly chopped ((1.25lbs or 550g))
  • 300 g cauliflower (roughly chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt flakes and pepper (to taste)
  • 1 cup diced ham (or slab bacon)
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (plus extra to serve)
  • ½ cup celery leaves
  • 4 tablespoons crème frâiche or sour cream (80g)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley (finely chopped)

Directions

  1. 1

    Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onion, leek, celery, cauliflower, and garlic until the vegetables begin to soften; 7-8 minutes.

  2. 2

    Place all the ingredients into the pot. Set to Pressure Cook/High Heat/13 minutes. When finished allow natural release for 5 minutes before triggering quick release. Follow from step 3 in the conventional method.

  3. 3

    Place all the ingredients into the slow cooker; cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours. Follow from step 3 above.

  4. 4

    Add the butter, onion, leek, celery, cauliflower, and garlic, into the mixer; chop 4 sec/speed 6. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.