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Creamy Slow-Cooker Cauliflower Soup

Prep 15 min
Total 5 hr 25 min
Servings 4

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This creamy, cheesy slow-cooker cauliflower soup is easy and delicious. Pair it with crusty bread and a green salad for a complete meal. ...MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

5 cups small cauliflower florets (about 1 head)

1/2 cup chopped onion

2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic

2 cups chicken broth

1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Chopped cooked bacon and sliced green onions, if desired

Steps

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1

In 3- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix cauliflower, onion, garlic, chicken broth, thyme and pepper.
2

Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 5 1/2 hours or on High heat setting 3 to 3 1/2 hours or until cauliflower is tender. Carefully transfer to blender; blend until pureed and smooth. Return to slow cooker.
3

Stir in cheese. Cover and continue cooking 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted; stir in whipping cream. Garnish with bacon and onion.

Expert Tips

When blending hot liquids, it is very important that you do not seal the blender, or you could risk it exploding. Remove the centre portion of the blender lid, and loosely cover with kitchen towel instead.