Cheesy Cauliflower-Potato Soup

This delicious cauliflower-potato soup with sweet Spanish onions is extra creamy from milk, cream, and lots of melted sharp Cheddar cheese.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 281 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Puree soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Adjust seasoning as needed.