Cream of cauliflower soup is a comforting and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The key to a great cream of cauliflower soup is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Look for cauliflower that is white and firm, with no blemishes. You will also need some good quality chicken or vegetable broth, heavy cream, and a few seasonings. Once you have your ingredients, you can start cooking!
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This is a wonderful fall or winter comfort food. The recipe can use either cauliflower or broccoli. UPDATE: I need to mention that I usually reserve some of the cauliflower pieces on the side before I blend, so I get a mixture of creaminess as well as some chunky pieces as an end result. You may want to try this.
Provided by Axe1678
Categories Cauliflower
Time 50m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Chop cauliflower and leeks.
- Simmer cauliflower and leeks in broth for 30 minutes.
- Blend in blender to desired consistency.
- Melt butter in deep skillet and add flour.
- Gradually add milk while whisking until thick.
- Add all and season to taste.
EASY CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Warm, comfort food, can be started on the stove then left in a crock pot. Great for winter pot lucks. Serve with bread or Crown Pilot crackers.
Provided by Jessica Costello
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 1 pot
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In large pot melt butter.
- Saute onion until tender on medium heat.
- Add cauliflower florets. Saute califlower and onion for about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over butter and veggie mixture.
- Saute for 1 minute.
- Add stock.
- Stir until combined.
- Cover and cook on medium heat for about 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
- Add milk and cream cheese.
- Stir for about 10 minutes until combined and thick.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 928.1, Fat 62.2, SaturatedFat 36.6, Cholesterol 170.7, Sodium 1343, Carbohydrate 68.1, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 18.8, Protein 31.2
WINNING CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Meet the Cook: Generally, my husband isn't a soup fan - but his spoon's poised and ready for this version. I adapted this rich and creamy concoction from a recipe I tasted at a local restaurant...and it's since become a popular item on my "menu". -Carol Reaves, San Antonio, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a soup kettle or Dutch oven, saute the onions, carrots, celery and garlic in 1/4 cup butter until tender. Add cauliflower, broth, parsley, salt and pepper, basil and tarragon. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt the remaining butter. Stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in the milk and whipping cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir until thickened, 2 minutes. Add to cauliflower mixture. Cook until thickened, stirring frequently, 10 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in sour cream. Garnish with tarragon if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 23g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 1083mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good anytime. -Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Add cauliflower; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in sherry if desired. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP II
I make lots of cream soups and this is a good 'basic' recipe. I originally made this in 1990 and always make some modifications - we like lots of garlic as reflected in this recipe!! I also add or substitute other vegetables, i.e., broccoli and spinach. I also use potatoes for thickening rather than cream to keep the fat down.
Provided by Vivien
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, cover, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, or in the pot using an immersion blender. Return to low heat and stir in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sherry. Heat through. Serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 476.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Pureed cauliflower florets and low-sodium chicken broth serve as the base for this creamy soup recipe, while roasted cauliflower leaves are used as a garnish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a medium pot, combine chicken broth and cauliflower; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until cauliflower is very tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree cauliflower until smooth (thin it with broth, if necessary).
- Meanwhile, on a small baking sheet toss cauliflower leaves with oil; season with salt and pepper. Roast until brown and tender, about 10 minutes. Serve as garnish on soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 g, Fat 1 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 435 g
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Provided by Sheila Lukins
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Cauliflower Leek Fall Parade Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Wash to remove dirt. Pat dry and thinly slice crosswise.
- 2. Heat the oil with the butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Wilt the leeks and celery with leaves until softened, 10 minutes; add garlic during the last 5 minutes.
- 3. Stir in the curry powder and ginger, and cook over very low heat to permeate the vegetables, 1 minute.
- 4. Add the broth, lemon juice, and cauliflower florets. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the cauliflower is very tender, 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 5. Purée in a food processor until very smooth, adding half-and-half through the feed tube. Add extra broth for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SPRINKLES
Offer this velvety soup at a dinner party with a pick-and-mix of made-ahead sprinkles
Provided by Barney Desmazery
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan and add the onion, leek and celery. Cook very gently for 10 mins until soft but not coloured. Add the cauliflower, milk and stock. Bring to a simmer, then gently cook for 10-12 mins until the cauliflower is tender. Add the cream and bring back to the boil. Season with salt and nutmeg, then place in a blender and blitz until smooth. If you like, you can sieve the soup to make it even smoother - I think this makes a difference and doesn't take much more effort, but it's certainly not essential.
- To serve, bring the soup to the table in the pan with a ladle and little dishes of all the different things you want to serve as sprinkles. Let everyone help themselves. I like to take little servings of soup and scatter over something different each time for variety.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 14 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 0.67 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Select a head of cauliflower that is firm and white, with no blemishes or bruises. A medium-sized head of cauliflower will yield about 4 cups of florets.
- Roast the cauliflower before cooking: Roasting the cauliflower before cooking adds a delicious depth of flavor. Simply toss the florets with olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast them at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
- Use a good quality vegetable broth: The vegetable broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
- Don't overcook the soup: The cauliflower should be tender but not mushy. Overcooking the soup will make it bland and watery.
- Season the soup to taste: Once the soup is cooked, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
- Garnish the soup before serving: A few fresh herbs, a drizzle of olive oil, or a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese can make the soup look and taste even better.
Conclusion:
Cream of cauliflower soup is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make dish. It's perfect for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, and it's also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and variety of health benefits, cream of cauliflower soup is a soup that everyone can enjoy.
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