cauliflower cheese soup

This is an easy, gluten free one pot dinner made in your Instant Pot. Enjoy the rich flavor of creamy potato, cheese and bacon with cauliflower to add nutritious fiber and reduce calories!

Instant Pot Cheesy Cauliflower Potato Soup

lb bacon-chopped (OR choose a low sodium bacon substitute)

garlic-chopped

chicken broth

milk

pepper

cheddar cheese

Set Instant pot to SAUTE. Press the +...

Set Instant pot to SAUTE. Press the + adjust button.

Prep and add in bacon and garlic. Cook...

Prep and add in bacon and garlic. Cook about four minutes or until bacon is cooked to slightly browned. Be sure to add enough extra bacon to reserve some for garnish if desired.

Once cooked. Drain off the grease and set...

Once cooked. Drain off the grease and set aside the amount of bacon you need for the garnish.

Add in the peeled potatoes, chopped cauliflower and...

Add in the peeled potatoes, chopped cauliflower and chicken stock. Place lid on and push vent to seal.

Press MANUAL button and Cook for 10 minutes...

Press MANUAL button and Cook for 10 minutes on high pressure. Turn pot off.

Natural release for 10 minutes. Then quick release...

Natural release for 10 minutes. Then quick release until pressure is totally released.

Remove the instant pot lid. Add in the...

Remove the instant pot lid. Add in the milk and 1 1/4 Cup of the cheese. Mash the potatoes and cauliflower with a potato masher or immersion blender until you like the consistency. Add more broth as desired.

Serve with remaining cheese shreds and bacon crumbles...

Serve with remaining cheese shreds and bacon crumbles on top as desired.

A wonderful twist on the classic cheese soup prepared with cauliflower, bacon, cheddar cheese, and a splash of cream.

Cauliflower Cheese Soup

butter, (divided)

bacon, (diced)

yellow onion, (diced)

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garlic, (minced)

thyme

chili powder

parsley

salt and fresh ground pepper (to taste)

chicken

heavy cream

nutmeg

cheddar cheese, (for garnish, optional)

dried chives, (for garnish, optional)

Add 1 tablespoon butter and diced bacon to a dutch oven or large soup pot; cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes, or until bacon is crispy.

Remove bacon from the pot with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Add remaining butter to the bacon fat in the pot and melt.

Stir in onions and carrots; cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in cauliflower florets, garlic, thyme, chili powder, and parsley.

Season with salt and pepper and cook for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Lower heat to a simmer and stir in the heavy cream; simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until veggies are tender, stirring occasionally.

Puree with an immersion blender OR working in batches, puree in a blender machine; blend until creamy and smooth.

Pour blended soup back into the soup pot; increase heat to medium, add shredded cheddar cheese and nutmeg, then stir until melted.

Taste for seasonings and adjust accordingly.

Remove from heat.

Garnish with previously prepared bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, if using, and chives.

Serve.

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