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cauliflower and cheese soup

Recipe by
Barbara Miller
Mountain City, TN

so easy to toss this soup together for a quick meal.

yield 3 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cauliflower and cheese soup

  • 1 lg
    head of cauliflowr
  • 1 lg
    sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 c
    water
  • 2
    chicken boullion cubes
  • 1 pinch
    red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp
    garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1/2 c
    american cheese, cubed
  • 3 Tbsp
    instant mashed potatoes flakes
  • 1 tsp
    bacon drippings

How To Make cauliflower and cheese soup

  • 1
    cut away leaves of cauliflower and end of stalk.
  • 2
    cut "flowers" from the stem. slice the stem and cut it into cubes. cut the stems of the flowers in half lengthwise , cutting thru the flowers. leave pieces large. add to a 3 quart pot that has a lid. set aside.
  • 3
    peel and dice the onion. add to the pot.
  • 4
    add the water to the pot. place pot on high heat.
  • 5
    add bouillon cubes, pepper flakes, garlic powder, and black pepper. stir in bacon drippings. cover and bring to a boil.
  • 6
    reduce heat and cook, covered , for 20 minutes.
  • 7
    meanwhile, cube your cheese and measure your potato flakes. after the soup has cooked for 20 minutes add the cheese and return the lid for about 2 minutes to melt the cheese. then stir in the potato flakes. Serve.
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