Cauliflower Soup With Cheese And Bacon Crostini

Name: Cauliflower Soup With Cheese And Bacon Crostini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 None Spanish onion, chopped coarsely; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 None potato, chopped finely; 2 1/4 lb cauliflower, trimmed, chopped coarsely; 3 cups chicken stock; 3 slices bacon, quartered; 1 None baguette, sliced thinly into 12 crostini; 1 tbsp whole grain mustard; 4 oz thinly sliced Cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh chives

Servings: persons

1 tbsp olive oil
1 None Spanish onion, chopped coarsely
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 None potato, chopped finely
2 1/4 lb cauliflower, trimmed, chopped coarsely
3 cups chicken stock
3 slices bacon, quartered
1 None baguette, sliced thinly into 12 crostini
1 tbsp whole grain mustard
4 oz thinly sliced Cheddar cheese
2 tbsp coarsely chopped fresh chives

1
Heat oil in a large saucepan over low heat. Cook onion and garlic, stirring, until softened. Add potato, cauliflower, stock and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 15 mins, or until vegetables are very soft.
2
Meanwhile, to make the cheese and bacon crostini, preheat broiler. Arrange bacon on a foil-lined baking tray. Broil until browned and crispy. Broil bread slices until golden browned then spread mustard over 1 side. Top with cheese. Broil until cheese melts then top with bacon.
3
Blend or process cauliflower mixture, in batches, until smooth. Return to pan and stir gently over low heat until hot.
4
Distribute soup between serving bowls and sprinkle with chives. Serve with cheese and bacon crostini.

664

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 None Spanish onion, chopped coarsely, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 None potato, chopped finely, and more.

Yes, Cauliflower Soup With Cheese And Bacon Crostini falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!