Bacon, Cauliflower & Bean Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lb bacon, sliced into small pieces
• 2 cups onions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup wine (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 cauliflower)
• 8 cups chicken stock
• 2 (19 ounce) cans kidney beans, drained well and rinsed

Recipe

• 1 in a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
• 2 add bacon and saute until golden, about 15 minute.
• 3 remove bacon from pot and set aside to cool.
• 4 add onions, garlic and thyme.
• 5 cook over low heat until onions are translucent, about 10 minute
• 6 add wine and continue cooking for 3 minutes.
• 7 add pepper, cauliflower, stock and beans.
• 8 bring to a boil and then lower to simmer.
• 9 cover and cook for 20 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
• 10 let cool slightly. when cool enough, puree with a hand blender until velvety smooth.
• 11 serve warm, sprinkled with reserved bacon.