Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
  • 1 yellow onion, chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 4 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cups cut-up cauliflower florets (1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1 large Yukon gold potato (1/2 lb./225 g), peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch-pieces King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1-1/2 cups Kraft Shredded Medium Cheddar Cheese, divided
  • 2 green onions, chopped

Method

  • Cook and stir bacon in large skillet on medium-high heat 5 min.
  • or until crisp.
  • Remove bacon from skillet with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  • Add yellow onions and garlic to drippings in skillet; cook on medium heat 5 min.
  • or until tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in flour; cook 1 min., stirring constantly.
  • Add broth, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots and thyme; stir.
  • Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 20 min.
  • or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove and discard thyme sprigs.
  • Add milk to soup; cook and stir on medium-low heat 3 min.
  • or until heated through.
  • Add 1 cup cheese; cook and stir 1 min.
  • or until melted.
  • Serve topped with remaining cheese, green onions and bacon.