21 Day Fix Loaded Potato and Cauliflower Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

INGREDIENTS

1 tsp

olive oil and 1 tsp butter (or 2 tsp of oil)

1 1/2 cups

thinly sliced leeks (I used more white than green to keep the soup white)

4 cloves

garlic, minced

3 cups

Yukon gold potatoes, peeled and diced

4 1/2 cups

chopped cauliflower florets

4 cups

low-sodium chicken broth

1/4 tsp

fresh ground black pepper, plus additional to taste

slices (or 1 package) of all-natural, nitrite-free turkey bacon cooked and diced

shredded cheddar cheese (omit for dairy free)

scallions, thinly sliced

optional, but recommended (1/3 cup of coconut milk)