TUSCAN CAULIFLOWER SOUP

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A classic Tuscan soup has lots of potatoes, but I make mine the low-carb way with cauliflower. Turns out, it has a heartier flavor. -Heather Bewley, Bemidji, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 cups fresh cauliflowerets (about 14 ounces)
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 cups water
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, broth, water and garlic; bring to a boil. Simmer, uncovered, until cauliflower is tender, 12-15 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and mushrooms over medium heat until sausage is no longer pink, breaking up sausage into crumbles, 6-8 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels., Add sausage and mushrooms to cauliflower mixture; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Stir in cream and pepper; heat through. Serve with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358 calories, Fat 30g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 91mg cholesterol, Sodium 941mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein.