Slow Cooker Loaded Cauliflower Cheesy Soup with Bacon

I am trying to get my diabetic numbers under control so have been eating low carb for a few weeks now.  I actually feel a lot better and my legs are even feeling less sore and usable!  Anyway, I bought a couple KETO cookbooks to make some very low menu items for me with.  Dave definitely eats pretty much KETO as it is, although it's good for him to stay away from sugar because of his neuropathy issues since he had a fall.  Anyway, enough health talk, THIS soup is delicious!  It tastes a lot like loaded potato soup and is super easy to make.  It makes a big crock pot full so good for a family supper with a nice salad, or to freeze for individual lunch or supper meals in the future.  That's my plan of action! 

SLOW COOKER LOADED CAULIFLOWER CHEESY SOUP WITH BACON:

10 slices bacon fried (or you can use bacon crumbles or precooked bacon if you want to)..chop finely and put in fridge on a paper towel

2 large or 3 small heads of fresh cauliflower (yes, lots of cauliflower), cleaned and finely chopped or use a food processer to chop into small chunks (not riced though).

4 cups chicken broth (I used used 4 cups water and my chicken base in a jar)

1/2 yellow onion chopped..I used a medium sized one

3 cloves or garlic pressed.  I used the minced in a jar

1/4 cup (1/2 stick) salted butter

Put all of this in a large crock pot and set on high for 4-5 hours or until the cauliflower is all softened.  when done I used my immersion blender until it was all smooth or use a whisk.  (I love my immersion blender though and I just bought a cheap one at Walmart and it works great)

Once smooth, add 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup heavy whipping cream, salt and pepper and 3/4 of the chopped bacon.  Season with salt and pepper to taste.  Stir well until cheese is melted. 

Serve garnished with additional cheese, some of the remaining bacon and chives or green onions if desired. 

Total carbs 6 g. per serving.  (1 cup serving) 282 calories.