cauliflower potato soup with leeks

Name: Cauliflower Potato Soup with Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon(s) olive oil for the pancetta; 6 - slices pancetta ( fewer slices of bacon can be substituted); 1 - leek, washed, thinly sliced; 6 cup(s) chicken stock ( i used 1/3 water to 2/3 stock); 1 - small head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces; 2 - russet potatoes, diced; 1 - bay leaf; 3/4 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; - pinch of salt and pepper; a few - chives, cut or minced

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Patrice Manning

Athens, GA

Updated on Mar 29, 2011

Yummy creamy soup without all of the fattening cream!

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

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yield 4 to 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil for the pancetta
6 - slices pancetta ( fewer slices of bacon can be substituted)
1 - leek, washed, thinly sliced
6 cups chicken stock ( i used 1/3 water to 2/3 stock)
1 - small head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
2 - russet potatoes, diced
1 - bay leaf
3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- pinch of salt and pepper
a few - chives, cut or minced

How To Make cauliflower potato soup with leeks

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot and add the pancetta. (or fry bacon) Saute until it is crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and reserve.

Step 2

Using the same oil, saute the leeks until they turn soft. Deglaze the pan with the stock.
Step 3

Add the cauliflower, potatoes and bay leaf to the stock and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.
Step 4

Remove the pot from the heat. Using a slotted spoon scoop out and reserve about one cup of the potato and cauliflower mix. Remove the bay leaf.
Step 5

Puree the slightly cooled soup in a blender. Return it to the pot and add the cheese whisking until the cheese melts.
Step 6

Add the reserved cup of veggies to the pot. Stir gently. Serve and top with a bit of pancetta or bacon and chives. Enjoy! I served the soup with crusty bread.
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