South Beach Diet

1 1/2 cups heavy cream4 strips bacon, chopped1 large celery stalks, thinly sliced3 cans or 21 ounces chicken broth

12 ounces ham4 cups cooked, chopped cauliflowerDash of Tabasco sauceDash of Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoons cold butter, cut into pieces

1.In a small saucepan, cook cream 8-10 minutes over medium heatuntil volume is reduced by half.2.In a large saucepot over medium heat, cook bacon until cooked, butnot crispy. Add celery to pot; cook 5 minutes, until softened. Stirin chicken broth, bring to a simmer.3.In a blender, puree 3 cups of the cooked cauliflower, cream and 1 cup ofsoupuntil very smooth. Return to saucepot. Stir in ham and remaining 1 cup ofcooked cauliflower. Bring soup to a simmer; cook 5 minutes.4.Season with Tabasco and Worcestershire sauces. Swirl in butteruntil incorporated. Serve hot.