Hearty Cauliflower Soup

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

5 reviews

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Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

8 servings (2 quarts)

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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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.

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