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This delicious soup is rich and hearty, with loads of cauliflower, potatoes, and sharp Cheddar cheese. A little nutmeg and cayenne pepper help to season the soup.
Garnish this flavorful soup with a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil or, better yet, chili or garlic infused olive oil. It would also be great with flavored croutons, fresh chopped chives, a little diced cooked bacon, or a swirl of sour cream or roasted red pepper puree.
This soup makes between 2 1/2 and 3 quarts, enough for about 10 (1-cup) servings. It's perfect for a dinner party soup course or served with sandwiches for a fabulous lunch.
Ingredients
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 1/2 cups chopped onions
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1 cup chopped celery
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1 large head cauliflower, broken into small florets, about 6 to 8 cups of florets
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3 medium yellow or gold potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
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4 to 6 cups chicken broth, divided
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1 cup cream, light cream or heavy cream
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12 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese, or a combination of sharp and mild cheddar
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
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1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne
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1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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Sea salt, to taste
Steps to Make It
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In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, chopped celery, cauliflower, potatoes, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 4 to 5 cups of chicken broth, or enough to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 to 35 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
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Stir in the cream, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, cayenne, and pepper.
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Using a blender, purée the soup in about 4 batches until smooth. You could also use an immersion/handheld blender right in the pan. Return the puréed soup to the stovetop and heat through, adding more chicken broth if a thinner soup is desired. Taste and add salt, as needed.
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Garnish the soup with a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil, or a chili or garlic infused olive oil. It would also be delicious with flavored croutons, fresh chopped chives, a little diced cooked bacon, or a swirl of sour cream or roasted red pepper puree.
Use Caution When Blending Hot Ingredients
Steam expands quickly in a blender, and can cause ingredients to splatter everywhere or cause burns. To prevent this, fill the blender only one-third of the way up, vent the top, and cover with a folded kitchen towel while blending.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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372 | Calories |
25g | Fat |
23g | Carbs |
16g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 10 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 372 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 25g | 32% |
Saturated Fat 14g | 71% |
Cholesterol 82mg | 27% |
Sodium 2569mg | 112% |
Total Carbohydrate 23g | 8% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 8g | |
Protein 16g | |
Vitamin C 45mg | 226% |
Calcium 319mg | 25% |
Iron 2mg | 8% |
Potassium 660mg | 14% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
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