grandma's califlower soup

Spokane, WA
Updated on Jan 11, 2011

Nothing smells better than home cooking, fresh hot soup on a cold snowy day.. ummm ummm good !

prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method ---
yield ALOT

Ingredients

  • 1 - head of fresh califlower
  • 2 cans tomatoe sauce
  • 1/2 package bacon
  • 4 cans chicken broth
  • 1 - onion, yellow or red
  • 2 - cloves garlic
  • 1 - hand full of angel hair pasta
  • - salt & pepper
  • - seasoning salt ( *lawry's- is best )
  • - parmesan cheese

How To Make grandma's califlower soup

  • Step 1
    Brown cut up pieces of bacon in skillet with onions & garlic. After nice and crisp, add chicken broth/water ,enough to absorb all the good crisp bacon & drippings.
  • Step 2
    Large pot: Add califlower to cook until tender. transfer liquids , tomatoe sauce and other spices, bacon, onions & garlic. (NOTE) Additional water can be added along with chicken broth .Lastly add pasta , simmer until pasta is cooked, do not want to over cook and make soggy. When ready to serve, sprinkle with parmesan cheese ( Asiago cheese is also very good )
  • Step 3
    ** This is BETTER the next day. This is a very thick and hearty soup. Great served with fresh french bread..... enjoy!

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