Southwestern Cauliflower and Ham Soup Recipe

Southwestern Cauliflower and Ham Soup Recipe

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 3 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup chopped cooked ham
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • 1/4 cup potato flakes
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion in oil until just beginning to brown. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, bring to a boil again and cook until cauliflower is tender, 2 to 5 minutes.
  2. Remove half of cauliflower mixture and puree in a blender or food processor until smooth. Return to pot with ham and cheese and cook until cheese is melted. Stir in potato flakes and heat through. Serve topped with cilantro.