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Hearty Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Our three young children aren't big cauliflower fans. But in this soup, the cauliflower can be mistaken for potatoes, and the rich sausage flavor helps disguise it even more. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.—Sarah Root, Twelve Mile, Indiana

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Hearty Cauliflower Soup Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield: 6-8 Servings

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Ingredients

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup thinly sliced carrots
2 cups water
1 pound fully cooked smoked sausage, cubed
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk
8 ounces process cheese (Velveeta), cubed

Directions

In a large saucepan, cook cauliflower and carrots in water until tender; set aside (do not drain).
In a skillet over medium heat, brown the sausage and onion. Add flour, salt and pepper. Gradually add the milk; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
Add cauliflower, carrots and cooking liquid; heat through. Stir in the cheese until melted. Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 349 calories, 24 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 1,250 mg sodium, 15 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Hearty Cauliflower Soup in Taste of Home February/March 1997, p14

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Reviewed on Sep. 13, 2012 by Kris Countryman

What a delightful soup. We loved it. I'll be making this one again.

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by campeat

This soup is wonderful and easy to throw together. I probably make it once a month for my family. I reduce fat and calories by using turkey kielbasa or sausage, skim milk, and 2% velveeta. We absolutely love it!