Hearty Cauliflower Soup

Name: Hearty Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings (2 quarts).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Recipes, Comfort Food Soup Recipes
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

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

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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 349 calories, 24g fat (12g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 1250mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein.

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

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cindyames

Apr 22, 2018

A go to when I have my sausage, yum!
lkscooks

Nov 12, 2014

I have made this soup for many years now. Our four children all loved it and now make it for their families. I modified it by not using as much water to cook the veggies ahead of time. I vary the thickness with the flour and milk white sauce. I also add a teaspoon of Cajun seasoning for kicked up flavor.
erinalina

Feb 10, 2014

I make this often. It's a great comfort food for the cold winter months!
Kris Countryman

Sep 13, 2012

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

Feb 11, 2010

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!