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This delightful Cauliflower Soup combines tender cauliflower florets, delicate shreds of carrot, and earthy celery within a creamy, and cheesy infused base. It's an easy homemade soup recipe that brings a warm and flavorful meal to the table in less than 30 minutes. Simple, yet utterly delicious.
Cauliflower Soup Recipe
Cauliflower soup is a delectable dish made with cauliflower as its primary ingredient. This creamy and flavorful soup typically involves cooking cauliflower florets and other complementary vegetables, seasonings, and often a creamy-based soup. It’s commonly served as a comforting appetizer or a satisfying main course.
Whether enjoyed as a cozy comfort food or an elegant starter, cauliflower soup offers a delightful way to savor the natural flavors of this versatile vegetable.
Why This Recipe Works
This recipe can be prepared in under 30 minutes with a few everyday ingredients, making it a convenient choice for a wholesome meal on busy days.
Cauliflower is packed with vitamins, minerals, and fiber. This recipe allows you to enjoy these nutritional benefits in a flavorful and appetizing way.
The creamy and cheesy elements make this soup indulgent and comforting, making it a great choice for cooler days or when you’re craving a hearty yet easy-to-make dish.
Recipe Ingredients
Homemade cauliflower soup is always the best due to all the healthy and fresh ingredients.
- Cauliflower
- Carrot
- Celery
- Water
- Chicken bouillon
- Butter
- All-purpose flour
- Salt
- Ground pepper
- Milk
- Shredded cheddar cheese
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Cauliflower Soup
Preparing this hearty soup is both easy and quick.
It begins by gently simmering the trio of cauliflower, carrot, and celery in water and chicken bouillon.
While the vegetables are cooking, a crucial step takes this soup to the next level. Creating a roux by whisking melted butter with flour. Then, stir in milk and mix constantly to form a thick yet smooth mixture. Finally, dump shredded cheddar cheese into it and continue stirring it to craft a flavorful, cheesy, and creamy base.
As the simmered vegetables and cheese-infused milk mixture combine, they create a delicious meal in a single bowl. With every sip, this soup offers a balanced taste and a wealth of nutrients that no one can resist.
Cooking Tips
To make this flavorful, creamy cauliflower soup even tastier, please follow my tips below.
- When cutting the cauliflower florets, try to make them as uniform in size as possible. This will ensure even cooking.
- Don’t overcook cauliflower. Simmer until the cauliflower is just tender, not overly soft.
- The creamy base is created from the roux (butter and flour mixture) combines butter, flour, milk, and cheese. Stir the mixture constantly while cooking to ensure the flour is well-cooked and fully incorporated to avoid any lumps remaining and a raw flour taste. The roux can be substituted with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or tapioca starch. Omit butter and flour, and mix cornstarch (or tapioca starch) directly with the cold milk before adding to the soup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Store any leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat gently over low heat to avoid separating the cheese or curdling the milk. You may also microwave the soup for 1 minute or until warm.
Cream-based soups can be tricky to freeze due to potential separation, but if you plan to freeze leftovers, do so without adding the milk and cheese. Add these ingredients when reheating.
This recipe has 203 calories per serving.
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Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
- 1 medium head cauliflower , broken into florets
- 1 carrot , shredded
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped into small pieces
- 2 1/2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, combine the cauliflower florets, shredded carrots, and celery. Add water and chicken bouillon, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Meanwhile, prepare the cheesy soup base in a separate saucepan. Melt the butter, then stir in the all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper until well combined. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly. Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture thickens and is free of lumps.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese to the milk mixture and stir until the cheese is fully melted.
- Pour the cheese mixture into the vegetable soup and stir to combine well. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of chili powder, if desired. Serve the creamy cauliflower soup immediately and enjoy!
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Notes
- When cutting the cauliflower florets, try to make them as uniform in size as possible. This will ensure even cooking.
- Don’t overcook cauliflower. Simmer until the cauliflower is just tender, not overly soft.
- The creamy base is created from the roux (butter and flour mixture) combines butter, flour, milk, and cheese. Stir the mixture constantly while cooking to ensure the flour is well-cooked and fully incorporated to avoid any lumps remaining and a raw flour taste. The roux can be substituted with 2 tablespoons of cornstarch or tapioca starch. Omit butter and flour, and mix cornstarch (or tapioca starch) directly with the cold milk before adding to the soup.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Absolutely lovely flavor and textures and a refreshing change from cooked to death veggies. Thank you!
Can I make the first part in an instant pot?
Yes, you can do so.
Wonderful recipe. My family loved it and it is so easy.
Thanks, Renee. Very glad to know your family loved this soup.