Cheesy Cauliflower, Kale and Quinoa Soup

• 5 slices OSCAR MAYER Selects Smoked Uncured Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 large carrots, sliced into thin discs King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
• 5 green onions, sliced thin
• 8 cups high-quality chicken stock
• 4 cups fresh cauliflower, diced into bite-size pieces Safeway 1 lb For $1.99 thru 02/09
• 2 cups fresh kale, finely chopped
• 3 cups cooked quinoa
• 1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 cup KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• Optional Garnish: KRAFT Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese and sliced green onions

1. Brown bacon in the bottom of a heavy stock pot.
2. When bacon is crisp, dont bother draining.
3. Add the carrots and onions to the stock pot and continue cooking 2-3 minutes.
4. You may note a few bits of the bacon or veggies clinging to the bottom of the pot.
5. These will come loose when the chicken stock is added and deglazes the pan.
6. Add the chicken stock and bring the pot to a boil, stirring to loosen anything that may be sticking at the bottom of the pan.
7. Once everything is moving freely, add the cauliflower and kale and reduce heat to a simmer.
8. Simmer for 15 minutes and then add the quinoa, cream cheese, cheddar and cream.
9. Stir until cheeses have melted and all ingredients are completely incorporated.
10. Remove from heat.
11. Serve with optional garnishes of additional shredded cheese and sliced green onions.

bacon, carrots, green onions, chicken stock, fresh cauliflower, fresh kale, quinoa, philadelphia cream cheese, cheddar cheese, heavy whipping cream, cheddar cheese

Taken from www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/cheesy-cauliflower-kale-quinoa-soup-171710.aspx (may not work)