Description
Warm up with a bowl of this creamy loaded cauliflower soup that combines velvety textures with savory flavors. Perfect for chilly nights, this delightful dish features fresh cauliflower, aromatic garlic, and a blend of rich cheeses. Topped with crispy bacon and green onions, it’s comfort food at its finest—ideal for cozy family gatherings or a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower (about 4 cups florets)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits (or turkey bacon)
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Prepare your cauliflower by washing it and chopping it into bite-sized florets. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the cauliflower florets.
- Pour in the vegetable broth to cover the cauliflower and bring to a boil; then reduce heat and simmer until tender.
- Blend the soup using an immersion blender until smooth. Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese, allowing it to simmer gently.
- Serve hot, garnished with crispy bacon bits and chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 60mg