Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Soup is a comforting and nourishing soup with a smooth and velvety texture. It's a classic soup that combines the mild, nutty flavor of cauliflower with cheddar cheese to make an easy and delicious meal for the whole family.

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Keyword Cauliflower Soup

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings servings

Calories 378kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
2 cups half and half
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425℉. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
Chop cauliflower into florets and toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and sprinkle with sea salt. Roast in the oven for 30 minutes. Give it a good toss half way through.
When the cauliflower has about 10 minutes left, in a large stock pot add the remaining tablespoon of oil and heat over medium high heat. Add diced onion, salt and pepper and cook for 3-5 minutes until the onion softens and begins to turn translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
Add the broth and cauliflower to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for 15-20 minutes to let the flavors combine and deepen. Remove from the heat.
Use an immersion blender or transfer the soup to a regular blender to puree until it reaches a smooth and creamy consistency. Be careful when blending hot liquids. Return the soup to the pot.
Add 1 cup half and half and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir until melted.
Ladle the creamy cauliflower soup into bowls. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as thyme or parsley, bacon bits, or croutons.

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