Cream of Cauliflower Soup

By s_curtis444

Ingredients

• 1 lg. head cauliflower, broken into florets
• 2 c. chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. chicken bouillon granules
• 2 c. half and half
• 2 c. milk
• 1 med. carrot, shredded
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 c. mashed potato flakes
• 2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Preparation

Step 1

In large saucepan, combine cauliflower, broth, and bouillon. Bring to boil; reduce heat; cover and cook 20 mins. or till tender.

Mash cauliflower. Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in the cream, milk, carrot, bay leaves, and garlic powder. Cover and cook on low 3 hours. Stir in potato flakes; cook 30 mins. longer or till thickened. Discard bay leaves. Cool slightly.

In blender, process soup in batches till smooth. Return to slow cooker; stir in cheese. Cook till soup is heated through and cheese is melted. Garnish w/ paprika.