cauliflower-cheese soup

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Detroit, MI
Updated on Apr 2, 2020

Fun Cauliflower fact: Cauliflower can grow from 8 to 30 inches both in height and width.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large head of cauliflowr
  • 6+ slices bacon
  • reserved bacon drippings
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bag (8 oz.) cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups whole milk or half & half
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour mixed with 1/2 cup of whole milk until smooth
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make cauliflower-cheese soup

  • Step 1
    Cut the Cauliflower into bite sized flowerets. Set aside.
  • Step 2
    Cook and Crumble bacon, set aside, reserving pan drippings.
  • Step 3
    Heat 2 Tbsp. of bacon drippings in bottom of a medium Dutch oven. Cook garlic and onion over medium heat until softened. Add cauliflower and pour chicken broth into pot. Cook 10-15 minutes or until just softened.
  • Step 4
    Lower heat to medium low. Add milk, cheese, and flour slurry. Cook over medium low heat until cheese is fully melted and incorporated into soup and soup is thick and creamy. (about 10 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Add in crumbled bacon, salt & pepper to taste.
  • Step 6
    Serve with oyster crackers or crusty bread.

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Category: Cream Soups
Keyword: #Garlic
Keyword: #Cream
Keyword: #cheese
Keyword: #comfort
Keyword: #stew
Keyword: #cheesy
Keyword: #onions
Keyword: #creamy
Keyword: #milk
Keyword: #cheddar
Keyword: #chowder
Keyword: #Cheesey
Keyword: #warm
Keyword: #hearty
Keyword: #comforting
Keyword: #half half
Keyword: #bacon
Keyword: #soup
Ingredient: Vegetable
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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