Skinnier Loaded Baked Potato Soup

Name: Skinnier Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1 Cup, 5 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 russet potatoes, washed and dried; 1 small head cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets; 2 chicken bouillon cubes; 1 1/2 cups fat free chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk; salt and black pepper; 1/2 cup light sour cream; 10 tablespoons reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded; 6 tablespoons chopped chives, divided; 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer)

Submitted by Lyssie71

"Jim LOVES this recipes that had been adapted from skinnytaste.com. You canNOT tell that it's healthier and that the main ingredient is ....are you ready for this?....CAULIFLOWER!! It's nice and think and completely decadent tasting. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 1 Cup
Serves:: 5

ingredients

2 russet potatoes, washed and dried
1 small head cauliflower, stem removed cut into florets
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 ¹⁄₂ cups fat free chicken broth
1 ¹⁄₂ cups 1% low-fat milk
salt and black pepper
¹⁄₂ cup light sour cream
10 tablespoons reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
6 tablespoons chopped chives, divided
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (you can use turkey bacon if you prefer)

directions

Boil peeled and cut potatoes and cauliflower with salted water or chicken broth in a large covered pot until tender. Drain and return to pot. On medium heat, add chicken broth, milk, two bouillon cubes and bring to a boil. Use an immersion blender to puree until smooth. Add sour cream, half the chives, salt and pepper and cook on low another 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat. Ladle 1 cup soup into each bowl. Top each serving with 2 tbsp cheese, remaining chives, and bacon.