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Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup
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Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

Smoked Sausage and Cauliflower Cheddar Soup combines browned smoked sausage, sautéed aromatics, and tender cauliflower simmered in chicken stock, pureed to a creamy texture and enriched with sharp cheddar cheese and heavy cream. The soup offers a hearty, velvety mouthfeel with a savory, mildly smoky flavor profile enhanced by fresh parsley garnish.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 309 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cauliflower chopped into florets, medium head
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage cut into small bites, uncured
  • 3 cups chicken stock see my recipe here
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • parsley fresh, for garnish
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot, add in the butter and smoked sausage, sauté for a few minutes over medium heat, until the sausage starts to brown. Remove and set aside.  
  2. Add in the onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, then add in the garlic and sauté for about 20 seconds, careful not to burn it!
  3. Pour in the chicken stock and cauliflower, salt and pepper.  Simmer for 10 minutes with the lid on, or until tender.
  4. Using an immersion blender, puree the cauliflower.  If you don't have an immersion blender, you can puree in a food processor in batches, then return to the pot.  Over medium low heat, add the sausage back in, along with the cheddar cheese and heavy cream.  
  5. Cook for another 7-10 minutes and serve with shredded cheddar cheese and a garnish of fresh parsley!  Store leftovers in the fridge for a few days or freezer.

Nutrition Information

Calories 309kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 12g (60%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 309

% Daily Value*

Calories 309kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%

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