Creamy Cauliflower Ham Soup

🧂 Ingredients

• 1 head cauliflower

  (chopped into even sized florets, or 2 12 oz frozen cauliflower packs)
• 1 teaspoon garlic

  (minced)
• 4 cups chicken broth

  (or vegetable broth)
• 1 teaspoon each, salt & pepper

  (or to taste)
• 2 cups ham

  (cooked, diced or cubed)
• 1 cup milk

  (whole or 2% milk recommended)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup cheddar cheese

  (optional, garnish)
• ½ tablespoon parsley

  (chopped - optional, garnish)

Instructions

• 1 In a large stock pot, combine the cauliflower, garlic, broth, and season with
  salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes, or
  until fork tender.
• 2 Blend the soup using an immersion blender, or blender. Use precautions when
  handling the hot soup and blending (probably in batches). Return the blended
  soup to the stock pot, if needed.
• 3 Once blended, add the diced ham, milk and heavy cream. Warm over medium heat
  until the ham is warmed through.
• 4 Add a tablespoon pat of butter for extra richness, if desired. Taste and adjust
  seasoning as needed.
• 5 Serve immediately. Garnish with grated cheese, fried diced ham or bacon, chopped
  parsley, or chopped chives.

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