CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND BACON SOUP

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"This is such a rich dish, you don't need to serve a lot with it. For a simple garnish instead of the bacon, I add a drop of hot sauce to the top and drag a butter knife through it." Mildred Caruso - Brighton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower (2 pounds), cut into florets
2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1 cup water
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly., Place cauliflower and 1/2 cup cream in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large saucepan., Stir in the cheese, salt, nutmeg, pepper and remaining cream. Add enough water to reach desired consistency; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

Cameron Jones
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This is the best cauliflower soup I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


snaigusas
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky eater son ate it all up.


Emujin Naraa
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This soup is delicious! I love the combination of cauliflower and bacon. It's a great soup for a party or a potluck.


FeinnWarrior
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's creamy, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day.


Victor Valencia
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!


anam rahman
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I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this soup was surprisingly good! The bacon and cheese really helped to balance out the flavor of the cauliflower.


Ariyan lslam Durjoy
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use frozen cauliflower, which makes it a great recipe for busy weeknights.


Roseywealth Emmanuel
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Yishak Ayelign
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This is a great soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the flavors are comforting.


Tabby
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.


Yogen Gurung
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This soup is amazing! The cauliflower and bacon are a perfect combination. I will definitely be making this again.


Jayram Mandal
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I love this soup! It's so creamy and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Rajbanshi Zeevan
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This was the easiest cauliflower soup I've ever made. It was also very flavorful and creamy.


Innocent Nowfely
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I made this soup last night and it was delicious! I used a whole head of cauliflower and it made a lot of soup, which was perfect for leftovers.


Fadi Tibi
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This cauliflower and bacon soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were rich and creamy, and the bacon added a nice smoky flavor.