Creamy Cauliflower Soup
A comforting creamy cauliflower soup that warms you from the inside out, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head of cauliflower
- 1 medium onion
- 2–3 cloves of garlic
- 2 cups of vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: fresh herbs, croutons, olive oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash the cauliflower and cut it into florets. Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Sauté the aromatics: In a large pot, add olive oil and heat over medium. Add the onion and cook until translucent, then add the garlic.
- Cook the cauliflower: Add the cauliflower florets and broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Blend until smooth: Puree the soup with an immersion blender, then stir in the cream and season to taste.
- Serve it up: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with olive oil, fresh herbs, or croutons.
Notes
For a cheesier version, stir in grated cheese before blending. You can also make it vegan by using coconut milk instead of cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: soup, creamy cauliflower soup, comfort food, winter recipes