Healthier, Less Loaded Potato Soup!

Name: Healthier, Less Loaded Potato Soup!
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil (divided); 1 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 5 garlic cloves (chopped); 1 pound cubed peeled baking potato (about 2); 1 pound cubed Yukon gold potato (about 4); 5 cups unsalted chicken stock; 1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided); 1 bay leaf; 1 pound cauliflower (cut into florets (about 1/2 head) + more for topping if desired); 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (divided); 1 1/2 cups 2% reduced-fat milk; 3/4 cup chopped green onions (divided); 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 ounces grated sharp cheddar cheese (about 1/2 cup); leftover roasted cauliflower bits

January 3, 2013 by hipfoodiemom 13 Comments

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I never used to be much of a soup fan. But ever since we moved to the Pacific Northwest where it’s freaking cold, I have seen the light. Creamy, a light broth, with noodles, whatever. . give me a big bowl of soup any day and I’m happy.

We recently had a potato and leek soup at