Description
Warm up with a bowl of creamy loaded cauliflower soup, where velvety textures meet rich flavors. This comforting dish is adorned with crispy bacon bits and fresh chives, making it perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings. Quick to prepare and irresistibly delicious, it’s a family favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cauliflower by washing and cutting it into small florets.
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add cauliflower florets and vegetable broth; bring to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or a standard blender.
- Return to low heat; stir in cream cheese and cheddar cheese until melted and combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with bacon bits and fresh chives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg