Cheesy Cauliflower Soup (with Bacon and Green Chiles)

Name: Cheesy Cauliflower Soup (with Bacon and Green Chiles)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 T olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped small; 1 large head cauliflower, leaves removed and coarsely chopped including the stem; 3 cups chicken stock (see notes); 1 tsp. garlic powder; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 cup grated extra sharp yellow cheddar (see notes); 1 cup grated extra sharp white cheddar (see notes); 1/2 cup half and half (see notes); 2/3 cup cup crumbled cooked bacon (see notes); 4 oz. can diced green chiles with juice (see notes); 1 T Green Tabasco Sauce (optional, use more or less to taste)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:5min

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup (with Bacon and Green Chiles) will warm you up on a cool fall evening, and it's low in carbs! And you can make this tasty soup in the Instant Pot or on the stove.

Updated at: Tue, 12 May 2026 05:42:54 GMT