Best 6 Waste Not Want Not Creamy Cauliflower Ham Soup Recipes

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Waste not want not creamy cauliflower ham soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover ham and vegetables. It's a great way to reduce food waste and create a hearty, flavorful soup that the whole family will enjoy. Simply gather your leftover ham, some cauliflower, celery, onion, and garlic, and simmer it all together in a creamy sauce. In no time, you'll have a delicious and satisfying soup that's perfect for a cold winter day or a busy weeknight meal.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

WINNING CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Meet the Cook: Generally, my husband isn't a soup fan - but his spoon's poised and ready for this version. I adapted this rich and creamy concoction from a recipe I tasted at a local restaurant...and it's since become a popular item on my "menu". -Carol Reaves, San Antonio, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium carrots, grated
2 celery ribs, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup plus 6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 medium head cauliflower, chopped
5 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup sour cream
Fresh tarragon, optional

Steps:

  • In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add cauliflower, broth, parsley, salt and pepper, basil and tarragon. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add to cauliflower mixture. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Garnish with tarragon if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1083mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

WASTE NOT, WANT NOT CREAMY CAULIFLOWER-HAM SOUP



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"Waste not, want not", my Grandma's favorite expression. I know that she would approve of this delicious Clean-Out-The-Fridge soup. For herbs, use your favorites. (a little dill is tasty.) Make it your own, by adding whatever veggies you need to use, green beans, peas, carrots, potatoes, even chopped spinach.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Ham

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

0.667 (14 1/2 ounce) jar classico creamy alfredo sauce or 7 1/2 ounces alfredo sauce, homemade
1/4 cup celery, chopped
1/4 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 -2 cup milk, depending on thickness desired
cooked cauliflower, chopped bite-sized (or can use cooked potatoes)
cooked ham, chopped bite-sized
1 teaspoon italian seasoning or 1 teaspoon herbs, of your choices
white pepper

Steps:

  • In large sauce pan, melt butter over MED-Hi heat and saute celery and onions to soften.
  • Lower heat to MED-LOW.
  • Add milk and Alfredo sauce; whisking to blend.
  • Add seasonings.
  • When smooth, add ham and cauliflower.
  • Let come to simmer; cook about 20-25 minutes, or until desired thickness is reached.
  • Remove to bowls and enjoy!

CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Every other cauliflower soup recipe I tried lacked flavor, but this cheesy recipe packs a tasty punch! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. -Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped celery
2-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

ROASTED CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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This is simple and delicious. The taste is so smooth and creamy most people think this is a fattening soup loaded with cream and potatoes. People are always shocked by how few ingredients are needed.

Provided by estkay

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 heads cauliflower, broken into florets
olive oil cooking spray
¼ cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
6 cups water
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the cauliflower florets into a large bowl of lightly salted water; allow to stand for 20 minutes. Drain well, and arrange on a sheet of heavy aluminum foil on a baking sheet. Spray the olive oil cooking spray evenly on the cauliflower.
  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source.
  • Broil the cauliflower until browned, 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large soup pot, and cook the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes; stir in the garlic and roasted cauliflower. Pour in the water, season with salt and black pepper, and simmer until all the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes. Blend the soup in the pot with an immersion hand blender until creamy and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 5.7 g

HEALTHIER DELICIOUS HAM AND POTATO SOUP



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This soup was great, so creamy. I add some carrots and green beans to it and it has a little more fiber and a little more heartiness to it.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 ½ cups peeled and diced potatoes
½ cup chopped carrots
½ cup chopped green beans
⅓ cup diced celery
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
¾ cup diced cooked ham
3 ¼ cups water
2 tablespoons chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon ground white pepper, or to taste
5 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups nonfat milk

Steps:

  • Combine potatoes, carrots, green beans, celery, onion, ham, and water in a stockpot. Bring to a boil and cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in chicken bouillon and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour with a with fork and cook, stirring constantly, until thick, about 1 minute. Slowly stir in milk so lumps do not form until all of the milk has been added. Continue stirring until thick, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour the milk mixture into stockpot and cook soup until heated through, about 5 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 27.4 mg, Fat 9.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 281.1 mg, Sugar 4.5 g

HAM AND POTATO SOUP (NO MILK OR CREAM)



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This is a very easy potato soup that tastes creamy - but without any cream or milk. It's very versatile and can be made with a variety of veggies and meats - or is great with only potatoes. This is an adaptation of what a friend gave to me as a Weight Watchers recipe.

Provided by Soup Fly

Categories     Ham

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb frozen cubed hash brown potatoes (my boyfriend likes o'brien style in this recipe, I prefer plain)
3 (10 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (2 3/4 ounce) package white pepper gravy (I use Pioneer brand)
1/2 cup water
1 (15 ounce) can peas
8 ounces diced ham (pre-cooked)

Steps:

  • Empty frozen potatoes and 3 cans chicken broth into large pot.
  • Bring to a boil, then lower to medium heat.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1/2 cup of water and package of gravy.
  • Stir well-mixed gravy into potatoes and broth.
  • Add ham and peas.
  • Allow all ingredients to heat through, stirring often.
  • Salt& pepper to taste.
  • Dip into bowls and serve!

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh cauliflower, ham, and vegetables will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower: Cauliflower is a delicate vegetable, so it's important not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a good quality ham: The ham is one of the main ingredients in this soup, so it's important to use a good quality ham. Look for a ham that is smoked and fully cooked.
  • Add your favorite vegetables: This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. Add any vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, onions, or potatoes.
  • Season to taste: Be sure to taste the soup and season it to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or other spices.

Conclusion:

This creamy cauliflower ham soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It's also a great way to use up leftover ham and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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