Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Bites
Ready for a bowl of comforting, flavorful soup? This creamy cauliflower soup with bacon bites is a perfect option. Not only is it delicious and hearty, but it also looks fancy and complicated, yet it’s extremely simple to make.
Why make this recipe
There’s something incredibly satisfying and wholesome about a bowl of homemade soup. Our Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Bites delivers a blend of comforting flavors with every spoonful. This soup is creamy, tasty, hearty, and made wholesome and delicious using simple ingredients. The crispy bacon bites add a perfect touch of texture and flavor making it an instant favorite.
How to make Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Bites
Ingredients:
– 1 large head of cauliflower, chopped
– 4 slices bacon
– 1 medium onion, chopped
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
1. Cook bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let it cool before crumbling it into small pieces. Set aside.
2. Without discarding bacon drippings, add in onions and sauté until translucent. This may take about 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic and continue cooking for a minute until the garlic releases its aroma.
4. Introduce chopped cauliflower and broth into the pot. Allow it to boil before lowering the heat. Let simmer until the cauliflower is tender, say about 15-20 minutes.
5. Blend the soup using an immersion blender until you get a smooth consistency. An alternative would be to use a blender, doing it in batches.
6. Stir in heavy cream and season it with salt and pepper according to your preference.
7. Pour soup into bowls and garnish with the bacon bits and fresh parsley if you wish.
How to serve Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Bites
This Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Bites can be enjoyed hot, topped with the crispy bacon bites and fresh parsley. Serve it with crusty bread for a hearty lunch or dinner.
How to store Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Bites
This super tasty soup can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated. It can stay fresh for up to three days.
Tips to make Creamy Cauliflower Soup with Bacon Bites
– Roasting the cauliflower will give your soup an even deeper flavor.
– If you prefer thicker soup, you can add in some diced potatoes.
– Instead of bacon, you can opt for ham or smoked sausage.
Variation
For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth and omit the bacon. You may substitute bacon with roasted chickpeas for a crunch.
FAQs
1. Can I use frozen cauliflower?
Yes, you can. It will just take a bit longer to cook until it becomes tender.
2. Can I make the soup vegan?
To make it vegan, use vegetable broth, a plant-based cream alternative, and omit bacon.
3. Can this soup be frozen?
Yes, it can. Just ensure not to add the cream before freezing. When you’re ready to serve it, thaw it, heat then add the cream.