Slow-Simmered Cauliflower and Bacon Soup

Velvety soup with tender cauliflower and smoky bacon, simmered to perfection without cream.

Cuisine: American

Category: Soups

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

• 4 slices, chopped bacon
• 2 cups, chopped into small florets cauliflower
• 1/2 cup, finely chopped onion
• 2, minced garlic cloves
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, cook 4 chopped bacon slices until crisp (5-7 minutes). Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, leaving 2 tablespoons bacon fat in the pot.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves to the bacon fat. Sauté for 4 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups chopped cauliflower florets and 3 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 18 minutes until cauliflower is very tender.
4. Step 4: Remove pot from heat. Stir in 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme. Return to low heat and warm for 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Step 5: Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth (or transfer to a regular blender in batches, then return to pot). Stir in reserved crispy bacon before serving.