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Cauliflower Soup with Ham and Cheese

This Cauliflower Soup with Ham and Cheese is super creamy and perfect for a cold night. It’s also a great way to use up leftover ham!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 568 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 3 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 lbs. chopped cauliflower florets
  • 3 cups medium shredded cheddar cheese
  • 4 oz cubed, cooked ham

Instructions

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  1. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  2. Stir in the flour and cook for 30-60 seconds longer. Slowly whisk in the milk and the broth. Add the salt. Bring to a light simmer, then add the cauliflower.
  3. Cover the pot and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 15 minutes.
  4. Working in batches, transfer the soup to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to the soup pot.
  5. Stir in the cheese and stir until the cheese is melted. Stir in the ham and heat until the ham is heated through, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 of recipe Calories 568kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 36g (55%) Saturated Fat 23g (115%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 141mg (47%) Sodium 1519mg (63%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 13g (26%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 568

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of recipe
Calories 568kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 36g 55%
Saturated Fat 23g 115%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 141mg 47%
Sodium 1519mg 63%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 13g 26%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.