Best 9 Wisconsin Cauliflower Cheddar Soup Recipes

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Wisconsin cauliflower cheddar soup is a creamy and rich dish that offers a comforting and flavorful experience. Originating from the dairy state of Wisconsin, this soup features tender cauliflower florets, sharp cheddar cheese, and a savory broth, making it a perfect choice for chilly days or as an accompaniment to a hearty meal. With its delightful combination of flavors and textures, Wisconsin cauliflower cheddar soup has become a beloved classic, enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or a beginner looking to try something new, this article will guide you in finding the best recipe for Wisconsin cauliflower cheddar soup, allowing you to relish this delectable dish in the comfort of your own home.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

ZUPAS WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Creamy cauliflower and sharp cheddar soup you can whip up in less than 30 minutes. This stuff tastes so close to the original Zupas recipe!

Provided by Tiffany

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 white onion (diced)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
3 cups chicken broth ((or vegetable broth))
2 teaspoons salt
1 head cauliflower (chopped)
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large pot. Add garlic and onion and sauté until onions are tender. Add flour and stir until mixture clumps up.
  • Gradually whisk in milk. Add broth, salt, and cauliflower. Simmer for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
  • Transfer soup to a blender and pulse until smooth. Return soup to pot. Add cheeses and stir until melted and combined with soup. Serve with extra cheese if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 30 g, Fat 32 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 2415 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 11 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Creamy, cheesy copycat Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup recipe

Provided by Kate @ I Heart Eating

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon butter
1 medium sweet white or yellow onion (finely diced)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
14.5 ounce reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 pounds cauliflower florets1
1 cup half-and-half2
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add onion, and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds.
  • Pour in chicken broth.
  • Add cauliflower, and cover skillet (I just use a piece of foil).
  • Let the cauliflower steam until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Carefully add cauliflower and broth mixture to a blender.
  • Add in fat-free half-and-half and dry mustard.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in shredded cheese, and let melt.
  • Garnish with a pinch of shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 128 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 17 mg, Sodium 365 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 5 g

CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP



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When I created this cauliflower cheddar soup at the last minute for an impromptu ice skating get-together, it was a hit. -Rosa Renee McEldowney, Jackson, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 chicken bouillon cube
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon each cayenne pepper, curry powder and white pepper
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

ZUPAS WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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This delicious Zupas Wisconsin Cauliflower soup is warm, creamy, cheesy and oh so luscious! Save yourself the hassle of going out and make this hearty soup at home.

Provided by Alyssa Rivers

Categories     Dinner     Main Course     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 Tablespoon butter
1 medium onion (chopped)
1/4 Cup flour
2 Cup half and half
1 1/2 cup water
1 14 1/2 ounce can chicken broth
2 pounds cauliflower (chopped into 1 inch pieces)
1 1/2 Cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
1/2 Cup pepper jack cheese (shredded)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
Green Onions
Bacon Bits
Additional Cheese

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt 3 Tablespoons butter and cook the chopped onion until translucent and golden brown. Whisk in the flour. Gradually stir in half and half, water and chicken broth.
  • Add the chopped cauliflower and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to medium low and allow the cauliflower to cook until tender about 15 minutes.
  • In a blender or immersion blender with the center of the top removed to allow steam to escape, blend the soup in batches until smooth. Return to the pot.
  • Heat soup to medium heat and add in dijon mustard and cheese and stir until melted. Serve with optional toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 830 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CAULIFLOWER-AND-CHEDDAR SOUP



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Cauliflower and cheese are a match made in heaven. Serve this soup with crusty bread for a satisfying lunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, diced small
1 medium head cauliflower, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if desired
5 1/2 ounces sharp white cheddar, grated (1 1/2 cups)
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 8 minutes. Add cauliflower and cook until just beginning to brown, 12 minutes. Add broth and 1 cup water; bring to a boil over high. Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is very tender, 20 minutes. Transfer mixture to a large bowl.
  • In batches, fill a blender halfway with mixture and puree until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids). Return pureed soup to pot and add more broth or water for a thinner consistency, if desired. Heat over medium until warmed through; add cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with cayenne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 10 g

WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP



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This is the BEST soup I've ever eaten, bar none! You could also make it substituting broccoli or brussels sprouts for the cauliflower. Even ppl who do not like cauliflower tell me they LOVE this soup ....

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher @Blessed1

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 stick(s) unsalted butter
1/4 cup(s) diced onion
1/4 cup(s) flour
1 teaspoon(s) salt
14 1/2 ounce(s) low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cup(s) water
1 - cauliflower head, about 2.5 pounds, cut in small pieces
2 cup(s) 2% milk
1 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard
8 ounce(s) extra sharp cheddar cheese (2 cups shredded)

Steps:

  • NOTE: It helps to have everything pre-measured and lined up before you start, so you're not running all over the kitchen cutting and measuring, instead of paying attention to the stove. LOL!
  • In large non-stick saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat.
  • Add onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Don't let it burn!
  • Stir in flour and salt; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly. This is your roux; don't let it stick or burn!
  • Gradually stir in chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. When smooth, slowly add the 1-1/2 cups of water, continuing to stir. Add cauliflower pieces and heat to a very light simmer. Cover and turn heat to LOW, to a bare simmer, until cauliflower is very tender, at least 20 minutes. Stir FREQUENTLY. When cauliflower is very tender and mushy, add the milk and stir it in well. Bring entire mixture back up to temperature, but do not boil or allow milk to scorch.
  • In a blender [with inner lid of cover removed to allow steam to escape], blend cauliflower mixture at low speed in small batches, until very smooth. NOTE: You might prefer to leave some of the cauliflower florettes in there, instead of pureeing all of them. I save some aside, and just give them one quick mash w/ a hand masher. That leaves a little bit of 'texture' to the soup. But it is excellent in its pureed form, too.
  • Return the entire mixture to saucepan; bring back up to temperature, until hot, stirring frequently. Don't let it boil.
  • Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in dijon and 1-1/2 cups of the cheese until melted and smooth.
  • Serving Ideas: Garnish soup with remaining cheese and serve right away with a hearty salad. Serve with a warm, thick, chewy baguette. Great for a bread dipper!
  • Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 225 Calories; 16g Fat (64.9% calories from fat); 12g Protein; 8g Carbohydrate; 1g Dietary Fiber; 50mg Cholesterol; 593mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 2 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.
  • NOTES : Use a cauliflower that is about 2.5 pounds. 8-ounces of shredded cheese = 2 cups.

CAULIFLOWER AND WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE SOUP



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A creamy cauliflower and cheddar soup. Instead of the cauliflower you can also use broccoli, corn kernels or even pumpkin.

Provided by Maryanne

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Cauliflower

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 small heads cauliflower
salt to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
4 cups vegetable broth
1 pinch ground nutmeg
1 ½ cups milk
2 cups shredded white Cheddar cheese
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cut cauliflower heads into florets.
  • Fill a large saucepan 3/4 full with water, salt the water lightly and bring water to a boil. Add 1/2 of the cauliflower florets to the boiling water; boil until tender. Drain well.
  • Melt butter in a 4 quart soup pot over a medium-low heat. Saute the onion and garlic in the butter until the onion is tender. Pour in the vegetable stock and unboiled cauliflower florets. Mix in nutmeg and bring the mixture to a boil; boil until cauliflower is tender. Remove pot from heat to cool.
  • Use an electric blender to blend the soup-onion-cauliflower mixture until smooth (blend the mixture 2 cups at a time). Place the blended soup back in the 4 quart soup pot and heat over a medium-low heat. Pour milk into the pot and stir well. When the mixture is simmering, mix in the cooked florets and 1 1/2 cup of cheese. Stir until cheese melts and the soup has thickened. Serve hot, season with sprinkles of cheese and black pepper to taste. .

Nutrition Facts : Calories 410.6 calories, Carbohydrate 25.6 g, Cholesterol 69.1 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.7 g, SaturatedFat 14.1 g, Sodium 1417.5 mg, Sugar 16.2 g

WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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This is terrific. It was easy and fast and full of flavor. Next time I'll add some cayenne pepper. I used a little whipping cream with evaporated milk, but the author used skim milk. Recipe adapted from The Coterie Blog, as seen on Bake 'n Make.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1/4 cup flour
2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups water
2 cups vegetable broth
2 heads cauliflower (chopped, plus more to roast and garnish if desired)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 cups white cheddar cheese (I used cheddar, use whatever you like)

Steps:

  • In a large Dutch oven or sauce pot over medium heat, melt the butter and cook until lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes. Watch the butter carefully so you don't burn it.
  • Add the onion and cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the flour and stir constantly, until the flour is light golden in color, about 3 to 4 minutes or so.
  • Slowly add the milk, stirring continuously.
  • Add the chopped cauliflower and bring the mixture to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer until the cauliflower is softened, about 10 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until the cauliflower is completely pureed. You can use an electric blender in batches if you don't have an immersion blender, but be careful not to burn yourself.
  • Once completely blended, add the mustard and the cheese and stir until the cheese is completely melted.
  • Serve immediately and garnish with roasted cauliflower, additional cheese, and season with salt and pepper, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.1, Fat 24, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 72.8, Sodium 384.8, Carbohydrate 19.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.8, Protein 18.2

WISCONSIN CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP



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So rich, your guests won't believe it's made with milk instead of cream. Use a blender not a food processor to puree the soup for an extra-smooth texture. Kids and adults alike will love this soup.

Provided by Love to Eat

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 bowls, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 (8 ounce) package sharp cheddar cheese, shredded about 2 cups
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and cook until golden, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in flour, salt and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in milk, chicken broth, red pepper, and 1 1/2 cups water; add cauliflower and heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • In blender or with immersion blender blend cauliflower mixture at low speed until very smooth.
  • Return cauliflower mixture to saucepan. Remove saucepan from heat; stir in mustard and 1 1/2 cups cheese until melted and smooth. Garnish soup with remaining cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 30.3, SaturatedFat 18.7, Cholesterol 92, Sodium 1143, Carbohydrate 23.1, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 4.7, Protein 24.4

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add flavor and texture to the soup. Some good options include carrots, celery, onion, and potatoes.
  • Be sure to cook the vegetables until they are soft before adding the other ingredients. This will help to ensure that the soup is creamy and flavorful.
  • Use a good quality cheddar cheese for the soup. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of the dish.
  • If you want a thicker soup, you can add a cornstarch slurry to the soup after it has been simmering for 30 minutes.
  • Serve the soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Cauliflower cheddar soup is a delicious and comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like it thick or thin, cheesy or mild, there is a cauliflower cheddar soup recipe out there for you. So next time you are looking for a warm and satisfying meal, give cauliflower cheddar soup a try.

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