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Cheesy Cauliflower Bratwurst Soup

Course Soup
Keyword Bratwurst, cauliflower, Velveeta Cheese
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons  oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped onions
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 pounds  bratwurst, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons  liquid smoke
  • 1/2 teaspoon  salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2-4 quarts water
  • 1 10-3/4 oz can fiesta cheddar cheese soup
  • 1 14-1/2 oz can can diced tomatoes
  • 2 14-1/2 oz cans chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon  dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon  dried thyme leaves
  • 1 teaspoon  creole seasoning
  • 2 to 4 teaspoons  hot sauce
  • 16 oz block Velveeta Cheese, cubed
  • 1 head fresh cauliflower, steamed and broken into florets
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat, add onion and garlic, saute for 5 minutes.
  • Add sliced bratwurst, season with liquid smoke, salt and pepper.
  • Saute' until browned on both sides, remove from heat and set aside.
  • In large dutch oven or soup kettle add water, cheddar cheese soup, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, parsley, thyme, creole seasoning and hot sauce. With slotted spoon, transfer brat mixture into soup kettle.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add cubed Velvetta cheese and stir until melted.
  • Add steamed cauliflower and shredded cheddar cheese, stirring gently.
  • Cook until heated through.