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Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon is for Soup.

Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon takes 45 minutes to cook.

Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon are:

2 tsp. Safflower or olive oil
1 small (5") head of cauliflower, broken into bite-sized florets
3 cloves garlic
4 slices bacon
1/2 large onion, diced
3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
2 tsp. dried thyme
1/2 cup each 2% Milk and Half and Half
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Salt and pepper to taste

Here is how you make Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon:

Preheat the oven to 400 while you prep your cauliflower and onion. Arrange the cauliflower and garlic on a foil-lined baking sheet and drizzle with the safflower oil. Sprinkle on some salt and roast for about 20 minutes, or until golden brown.When there are 10 minutes left on the roasting, place the slices of bacon in a large, heavy soup pot. Cook over medium heat, or until the bacon is crispy and most of the fat has rendered out. Remove the bacon, crumble it into pieces, and set aside.Add the onion to the bacon fat and saute until soft, about 5 minutes. By then, the cauliflower and garlic will be done, so add those to the cooked onion along with the thyme, chicken broth, and salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.Puree the veggies with a stick blender. Blend in the milk and cream. Stir in the cheese.Ladle the soup into bowls and top with the reserve bacon. Serve the soup with a slice of garlic toast, if desired.Serving Size: Makes 4, 1-1/2 cup servingsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BTVMADS.

The nutritional information for Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 274.9

• Total Fat: 19.2 g
• Cholesterol: 47.8 mg
• Sodium: 890.1 mg
• Total Carbs: 14.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
• Protein: 13.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Cream of Cauliflower and Aged Cheddar Soup with Bacon is Low Carb