Description
This creamy cauliflower soup is a comforting and velvety dish packed with wholesome ingredients like cauliflower, carrots, and gold potatoes. With a rich blend of butter, cheddar cheese, and milk, it’s perfect for cozying up on a cold day. The combination of savory herbs and creamy textures makes it an irresistible bowl of goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 yellow onion (diced small)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 2 medium gold potatoes (diced, skin on)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or fresh/freeze-dried)
- 1 tsp dried oregano (or fresh/freeze-dried)
- 1 large head of cauliflower (cut into small pieces)
- 4 cups chicken stock (or vegetable stock for a vegetarian version)
- 1/4 cup flour (for thickening)
- 2 cups whole milk (or non-dairy milk for a vegan option)
- 1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (freshly shredded)
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and herbs: Add the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano to the pot, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add cauliflower and potatoes: Stir in the cauliflower and potatoes, cooking for 3-4 minutes to slightly soften.
- Add stock and simmer: Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Let the soup cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower and potatoes are tender.
- Thicken the soup: In a small bowl, whisk the flour with a bit of milk to create a smooth slurry. Add this to the soup, stirring well to thicken the mixture. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to blend the soup directly in the pot until smooth and creamy. Alternatively, transfer the soup in batches to a blender.
- Add milk and cheese: Once blended, add the remaining milk and shredded cheddar cheese to the pot, stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
- Season and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute the butter with plant-based butter, the cheese with a vegan cheddar, and the milk with coconut or almond milk.
- You can also add some crispy bacon bits on top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American