CHEESY CAULIFLOWER-POTATO SOUP

Cheesy Cauliflower-Potato Soup image

A creamy cauliflower-potato soup that's cheesy, delicious, and easy to make.

Provided by James

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

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 large head cauliflower, chopped
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and chopped
2 medium Spanish onions, chopped
1 (32 ounce) container chicken broth
2 tablespoons bacon bits
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup milk
¼ cup cream
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

Place cauliflower, potatoes, and onions in a large pot. Pour in chicken broth and bacon bits, cover, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in Cheddar cheese, milk, cream, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until thoroughly combined and cheese has melted.
Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 52.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 14.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 1336.7 mg, Sugar 6.7 g