Baked Potato Soup With Cauliflower (Rachael Ray)

Submitted by Lakerdog2

"Couldn't find a baked potato soup on here that had cauliflower in it, so here is one. Courtesy of Everyday with Rachael Ray."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 4 1 1/2 cup
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 2 large baking potatoes, peeled halved lengthwise and thinly sliced crosswise
• 3 cups milk
• salt and pepper
• 1⁄2 head cauliflower, cored and chopped
• 1 bunch scallion, white and green portions thinly sliced separately
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces)
• 1⁄4 cup sour cream

directions

1. In a large saucepan, combine the potatoes, 2 cups milk and 1 teaspoon salt.
2. Cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Lower the heat to medium-low, add the cauliflower and scallion whites, cover and simmer until tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Add the remaining 1 cup milk, then puree the soup. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Microwave the bacon at high power until crisp, 3 to 4 minutes; crumble.
5. Divide the soup among 4 bowls and top with the shredded cheese, sour cream, crumbled bacon and scallion greens.