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Southwestern Ham and Cauliflower Soup

  • Servings: 4
  • Prep time: 16m
  • Cook time: 14m
  • Total time: 30m
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
  • 3½ cups cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup chopped cooked ham
  • 1½ cups shredded Pepper Jack cheese
  • ¼ cup potato flakes
  • 5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion in oil until just beginning to brown. Pour in broth and bring to a coil. Stir in cauliflower, bring to a boil again and cook until cauliflower is tender, 2 to 5 minutes. 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.