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Recipe Facts
Ingredients
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2 medium heads cauliflower, separated into large florets
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1/2 cup plus 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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6 slices bacon
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1 large white or yellow onion, peeled and finely chopped (about 1 1/2 cups)
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6 cups homemade or store-bought low-sodium vegetable or chicken stock
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1/4 cup half-and-half
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1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
Directions
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Adjust oven racks to middle positions and preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cauliflower with 4 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste. Divide between 2 rimmed baking sheets and roast, stirring occasionally, until deeply browned and tender, about 25 minutes. Remove from oven.
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Meanwhile, lay bacon slices in a cold cast-iron skillet, then set over medium heat. Cook, flipping once, until browned and crispy, about 6 minutes. Drain bacon on a paper towel, then chop or crumble into bite-sized pieces.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are translucent but not browned, about 6 minutes. Add roasted cauliflower and stock, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes.
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Let soup cool slightly, about 10 minutes. Add half and half and use a hand blender to blend soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend soup in a blender in two batches. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Keep soup warm.
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Combine remaining 1/2 cup olive oil and parsley in blender and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Pass oil through a fine-meshed sieve.
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To serve, ladle soup into bowls, garnish with parsley oil, and sprinkle with chopped bacon. Serve immediately.
Special equipment
Blender or hand blender
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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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260 | Calories |
22g | Fat |
11g | Carbs |
9g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 to 8 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 260 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 22g | 28% |
Saturated Fat 4g | 18% |
Cholesterol 9mg | 3% |
Sodium 744mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate 11g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 14% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Protein 9g | |
Vitamin C 74mg | 369% |
Calcium 54mg | 4% |
Iron 2mg | 9% |
Potassium 491mg | 10% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |