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Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup

8 reviews
Test Kitchen Approved
Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Oct. 03, 2022
“This is such a rich dish, you don’t need to serve a lot with it. For a simple garnish instead of the bacon, I add a drop of hot sauce to the top and drag a butter knife through it.” Mildred Caruso - Brighton, Tennessee
Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup
Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home
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Ingredients

  • 1 medium head cauliflower (2 pounds), cut into florets
  • 2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
  • 1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 to 1 cup water
  • 4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Directions

  1. Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
  2. Place cauliflower and 1/2 cup cream in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large saucepan.
  3. Stir in the cheese, salt, nutmeg, pepper and remaining cream. Add enough water to reach desired consistency; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with bacon.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 303 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 605mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 15g protein.