Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Flavorful food does not have to be loaded with calories. Cheesy Cauliflower Soup is less than 250 calories per bowl and so creamy, chunky and delicious. It is also inexpensive and simple to make. Add some crusty bread and a leafy, green salad and your meal is complete.

For an easy vegetarian version of this soup, simply omit the bacon. While it gives the soup flavor, it is certainly hearty and delicious without the bacon as well. So, whether you want the hearty version or a veggie-only version, you’ll be licking your lips when you taste this creamy bowl of perfection.

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup Recipe

What’s needed?

• 8 slices thick-cut smoky bacon, diced
• 3 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 1 -32 ounce container of vegetable broth
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks (about 4 cups)
• 1 teaspoon each, salt and pepper
• 5 green onions with tops, chopped
• 4 cups cauliflower, cleaned and chopped
• 15-ounce can of cream style corn (optional)
• 2 cups milk
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

How to make Cheesy Cauliflower Soup?

• Cook the bacon, onion and celery over medium heat in a large skillet for about 12 minutes until the bacon is crispy and browned.

• Drain the excess grease and transfer the mixture to a 5-6 quart slow cooker. Add the vegetable stock and potatoes to the slow-cooker. Add salt and pepper.
• Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 2 hours. Prepare your cauliflower by removing stems and chopping it into 1/2 inch pieces. Chop your green onions.

• After 2 hours, add the cauliflower, green onions, milk and cream style corn to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for another 2 hours.
• Remove the lid to the slow-cooker and use a potato masher to mash the vegetables in the soup to the desired consistency. We like it a bit chunky. If you like it smooth, use a hand blender to puree it right in the slow-cooker.
• Stir in the sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cover with a lid and cook for one more hour.

The soup will be thick and delicious. I serve it with a bit more shredded cheddar on top and some crusty bread. I dare you not to eat TWO bowls of this yummy soup! Impossible! Low calorie and low carb, this one’s a winner. And guess what, it tastes even better the next day.