CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 11

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 shredded cheddar cheese
Paprika

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274 calories, Fat 17g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 738mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Luthando Matwana
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this soup was really good. The cheese and spices really masked the cauliflower flavor.


Neil Murugas
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This soup is delicious! I love the cheesy flavor and the cauliflower is cooked perfectly.


sans some
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family.


Mark Bako
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower is cooked perfectly.


Hridoy Sharkar
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Claudia McCarthy
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This soup is delicious and so easy to make. I love that it's a healthy and affordable way to get my veggies in.


Princess Pretty
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I always add a little extra cheese to make it even cheesier.


4x
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Lindsey Cottingham
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but this soup was really good. The cheese and spices really masked the cauliflower flavor.


Taniah Stacy
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so good. I love the creamy texture and the cheesy flavor.


Maya Lamichhane
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I made this soup for lunch and it was perfect. It's light and flavorful, and it kept me full all afternoon.


Giorgio Rossi
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This soup is delicious! I love the cheesy flavor and the cauliflower is cooked perfectly. It's a great way to get your veggies in.


Rose Njeri
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a winner. It's so creamy and flavorful, and it's a great way to use up leftover cauliflower.


Azimullah Stanikzai
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This soup is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. I love the combination of cauliflower and cheese. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold night.


Mirembe Tabitha
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I made this soup for dinner last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it, even my picky kids. I'll definitely be making it again.


Zameer Chohan
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This soup is amazing! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower is cooked perfectly. I love that it's a healthy and easy way to get my veggies in.


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