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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

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When a chill is in the air, I like to make soups for the family. Cheese adds flavor and heartiness to this one, which is my own recipe. —Ruth Worden, Mossena, New York

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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Cook: 3-3/4 hours

Yield: 8 Servings

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Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets
2 cups chicken broth
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken bouillon granules
2 cups half-and-half cream
2 cups 2% milk
1 medium carrot, shredded
2 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup mashed potato flakes
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Paprika

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the cauliflower, broth and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 20 minutes or until tender. Mash cauliflower.
Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the cream, milk, carrot, bay leaves and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low for 3 hours. Stir in potato flakes.
Cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves. Cool slightly.
In a blender, process soup in batches until smooth. Return to the slow cooker; stir in cheese. Cook until soup is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish with paprika. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 274 calories, 17 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 68 mg cholesterol, 738 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 13 g protein.

Originally published as Cream of Cauliflower Soup in Taste of Home October/November 2006, p6

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Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2012 by iirisheyez

I have 5 kids and not all of them like to eat their vegetables. My son who only eats corn and green beans loves this soup and I make it several times a year.

Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2011 by schweitzerca

Good soup. Why use half-and-half and 2% milk? I used all whole milk. Didn't add the potato flakes to cut down on carbs.

Reviewed on Mar. 08, 2010 by laurabok351

OMG this was lick the bowl good! SO rich and decadent, plus it is extremely filling. Next time I am going to serve it in bread bowls for a hearty winter meal.