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Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup Recipe

Name: Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup Recipe
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups); 6 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced; 4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, plus more as needed; 2 bay leaves; 1 cup half & half or heavy cream; 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

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This creamy cauliflower and bacon soup is a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for a chilly day. Made with crispy bacon, fresh cauliflower, and a blend of onions and garlic, this soup is rich and satisfying. With only a handful of ingredients, it's easy to make and sure to be a hit.

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Servings: 4

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1/2 pound sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)

6 scallions, white and pale green parts only, thinly sliced

4 medium cloves garlic, thinly sliced

1 quart homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock, plus more as needed

1 cup half & half or heavy cream

1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until bacon is completely crisp. Remove from Dutch oven with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving fat in Dutch oven.

Add onions, half of scallions, and garlic, and cook, stirring constantly and scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chicken stock, bay leaves, half-and-half (or cream), and cauliflower. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and cook until cauliflower is completely tender, about 30 minutes.

Working in batches, blend soup until completely smooth (if you don't have a very powerful blender, remove the bay leaf before blending. If an extra-smooth soup is desired, pass the soup through a fine-mesh strainer after blending); if soup is too thick, whisk in additional hot chicken stock, 1/2 cup at a time, until you've reached the desired consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve sprinkled with crisp bacon pieces and remaining scallions.

Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup Recipe

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Creamy Cauliflower and Bacon Soup Recipe

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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