Loaded "Baked Potato" Soup
Don’t be skeptical about the quotes—it’s cauliflower! Cauliflower is a great substitute for that “Baked Potato” consistency and taste. This veggie and chicken soup is heart-healthy and delicious.
Loaded "Baked Potato" Soup
4
servings15
minutes30
minutes650
kcalDon’t be skeptical about the quotes—it’s cauliflower! Cauliflower is a great substitute for that “Baked Potato” consistency and taste. This veggie and chicken soup is heart-healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
One head of cauliflower
4 cups chicken broth
1 16 oz. package radishes
2 small or 1 large onion, sliced
Assortment of other chopped veggies of your choice (about 1/3 to 1/2 cup each): ex: carrots, celery, bok choy, spinach, green onions, snap peas, etc.
1 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. dill weed
1/2 tsp. ground sage
Fresh cilantro (dime-sized bunch)
2 tsp. minced garlic
2-3 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 8-oz. package reduced-fat cream cheese
8 oz. assorted cheese (I usually use a mixture of whatever I have on hand)
Directions
In a large covered saucepan, steam the head of cauliflower (chopped into florets) in 1 cup of chicken broth.
Trim the ends of the radishes and cut them into quarters. Chop the rest of the vegetables into desired sizes.
Add 2-3 tbsp. olive oil to a large pot on medium-high heat. Add the radishes, chopped onion, your selected assortment of veggies, pepper, sage, dill weed, ground sage, cilantro, and minced garlic (cover while cooking).
Cook until the vegetables are tender.
As the vegetables are cooking, cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and sauté it with seasonings of choice in the olive oil in a non-stick skillet until fully cooked. You can also used pre-cooked shredded chicken.
When the cauliflower is soft, blend it, water/broth and all, in a blender with the cream cheese.
Add the cauliflower mixture and the cooked chicken to the large pot.
Add the cheese and stir. Heat until the cheese melts. Cook on low heat until desired thickness.
Add more seasoning (such as chicken bouillon) if needed. Feel free to add more liquid to thin down the soup if desired.