Spicy Sausage and Cauliflower Soup
photo by Julia T.
- Ready In:
- 30mins
- Ingredients:
- 8
- Serves:
-
6-8
ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package spicy pork sausage
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 (32 ounce) boxes chicken broth
- 2 heads cauliflower, trimmed
- 1 cup half-and-half
- shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garnish
- sliced green onion, garnish
directions
- In large Dutch oven, cook sausage over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until sausage is browned and crumbles.
- Remove sausage, and reserve drippings in pan (drippings should equal about 1/4 cup).
- Reduce heat to medium; add vegetable oil.
- Add flour and cook, whisking to remove any lumps, until light brown.
- Stir in chicken broth, whisking to remove any lumps.
- Add cauliflower, and simmer until tender and begins to fall apart.
- Stir in half-and-half.
- To serve, top each bowl with desired amounts of crumbled sausage.
- Garnish with cheddar cheese and green onions, if desired.
- Serve immediately.
- Note: For a smoother soup, puree in a food processor before adding half-and-half.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
CookingONTheSide
Carnegie, Pennsylvania
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