Description
Discover how to make a delicious and comforting Loaded Cauliflower Soup with this easy recipe. Perfect for cozy nights in!
Ingredients
- 4 strips beef bacon (100g)
- 1 yellow onion, diced (150g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil (15ml)
- 36 oz (1 kg) cauliflower florets
- 24 oz (700 ml) chicken broth
- 1 1/2 tsp (8 ml) salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 tsp (1 ml) black pepper
- 1 cup (240 ml) full fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) green onion, chopped
- 1 cup shredded white cheddar cheese (100g)
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- Place a large pot on medium-high heat. Once it’s heated, cook the bacon strips until they are crispy, then remove them and let them drain on paper towels.
- Next, toss the diced onion, minced garlic, and ghee (if used) into the pot. Sauté until the onion is soft and clear.
- Add the cauliflower, chicken broth, salt, thyme, bay leaf, and pepper to the pot. Bring everything to a boil, then reduce the heat. Allow the mixture to simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft.
- Once the cauliflower is tender, blend 2 cups of the soup in a blender until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Take the pot off the heat and mix in the coconut milk and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the mixture is well blended.
- Dish up the soup, garnishing with crispy bacon, chopped green onion, and extra cheddar, then savor it!
Notes
- For a more decadent flavor, opt for ghee instead of vegetable oil when cooking the onion and garlic.
- Blend 2 cups of the soup for a velvety texture before returning to the pot.
- Enhance with additional cheddar cheese for an extra cheesy boost.
