Southwestern Cauliflower and Ham Soup

Cauliflower, ham, Pepper Jack cheese and potato flakes go into this quick, thick soup with a bit of a kick.

• Preparation Time: 16 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 345 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup chopped onion
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
• 3 ½ cups cauliflower florets
• 1 cup chopped cooked ham
• ¼ cup potato flakes
• 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion in oil until just beginning to brown. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, bring to a boil again and cook until cauliflower is tender, 2 to 5 minutes.

Step 2

Remove half of cauliflower mixture and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pot with ham and cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Stir in potato flakes and heat through. Serve topped with cilantro.