Appetizers / Soups / Salads

Cauliflower Bacon Soup takes several minutes to prepare.

Cauliflower Bacon Soup takes several minutes to cook.

Cauliflower Bacon Soup makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Cauliflower Bacon Soup are:

12 slices center-cut bacon, chopped (half used for garnish)
1/2 small onion, chopped
1 TBS celery salt
4 garlic cloves, minced
salt & pepper
4 cups shredded or grated cauliflower (1/2 large head)
2 Tablespoons water
1 Tablespoons corn starch
2 cups chicken broth, divided
2 cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 green onions, chopped

Here is how you make Cauliflower Bacon Soup:

1. Whisk together corn starch and 1/4 cup chicken broth in a small bowl then set aside.2. Saute bacon in a large soup pot over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate then remove all but 1 Tablespoon drippings from the pot. 3. Add chopped onion, celery salt, and garlic to the pot then season with salt and pepper and saute until vegetables are tender, about 4-5 minutes.4. Add cauliflower to the pot then stir to combine. Add water then place a lid on top and steam cauliflower until tender, stirring a couple times, about 5-7 minutes. 5. Add remaining chicken broth and milk then turn up heat and bring to a boil.6. Slowly whisk in corn starch/chicken broth mixture while stirring, then turn down heat and simmer for 3-4 minutes, or until chowder has thickened. 7. Turn off heat then stir in 2 cups cheddar cheese until smooth, then stir in half the cooked bacon. 8. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve topped with cooked bacon and green onions.Serving Size: 6 bowlsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user IDEZINE58.

The nutritional information for Cauliflower Bacon Soup is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 307.0

• Total Fat: 25.1 g
• Cholesterol: 88.9 mg
• Sodium: 953.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 4.4 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 15.4 g