Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata
Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata is velvety and cozy, with gentle sweetness from cauliflower and potato balanced by a whisper of cayenne. A crispy topping of bacon, lemon-kissed breadcrumbs, and parsley adds smoky crunch and brightness. Serve it as a comforting dinner starter or a satisfying lunch on cool days.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 29
- Heart Health
- 43
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion and celery in the hot oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and salt and stir for 1 minute. Stir in the potato, cauliflower, chicken broth, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the cauliflower is tender and the potatoes can be easily smashed against the side of the saucepan, about 30 minutes.
- 2
Purée the soup with an immersion blender until smooth. Reduce the heat to low and season with cayenne pepper and salt. Pour in the cream and stir until warmed. Season the soup with more salt if needed.
- 3
Cook and stir the bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the grease in the skillet.
- 4
Toss the bread crumbs in the bacon grease in the skillet and cook over low heat until toasted and crisp. Stir in the cheese and continue cooking until melted. Transfer to a medium bowl and let cool to room temperature. Stir in the bacon, parsley, and lemon zest, tossing to coat.
- 5
Serve the soup with the bacon gremolata sprinkled on top.
- Calories 403.26 kcal High 20%
- Protein 16.61 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 48.8 g 18%
- Total Fat 15.4 g Moderate 20%
- Saturated Fat 6.1 g High 31%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 35.45 mg Moderate 12%
- Sodium 1359.21 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 8.03 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 10.33 g --
- Added Sugars 5.8 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 140.72 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 636.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 38.77 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 92.83 mg Good Source 103%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon Parsley Gremolata is made with 16 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bread Crumbs, Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, and Celery. Each serving provides about 403.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata made of?
- The main ingredients are Bread Crumbs, Cauliflower, Cayenne Pepper, Celery, Chicken Broth. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 403.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 16 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata healthy?
- Cauliflower Cream Soup with Bacon-Parsley Gremolata has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 403.26 calories and 16.61 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1359.21 mg (59% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 6.1 g (31% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.8 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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