Lightened-Up Loaded Baked Potato Soup Recipe - Eat Wisconsin Potatoes

Ingredients

• 6 medium white potatoes (diced)
• 2 1/2 cups frozen cauliflower ((8 ounces))
• 1 head broccoli (chopped into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 leek (washed and chopped thinly)
• 2 teaspoons olive oil (divided)
• 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic (divided)
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 5 ounces reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (for topping)
• 5 slices center-cut bacon (microwaved and crumbled for topping)
• Chives (chopped for topping)