CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP I

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Cream of Cauliflower Soup I image

Add the optional Swiss cheese for a cheesy soup.

Provided by MARBALET

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

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 leek, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
½ teaspoon dried thyme
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup dry white wine
6 cups chicken stock
salt to taste
¼ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1 cup milk
1 cup heavy whipping cream
2 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese

Steps:

  • Steam cauliflower.
  • Melt the butter or margarine in a stockpot over medium high heat. Add leek, onion, and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Stir in the tarragon and thyme; cook 1 minute longer. Add flour; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium, and gradually stir in the wine and chicken stock. Season the soup with salt and white pepper. Add the steamed cauliflower flowerets. Simmer the soup, uncovered, stirring occasionally for 30 minutes.
  • Puree the soup in batches in a blender, and return to the pot. Stir in the milk and cream. Gently heat just until heated through.
  • If you decide to use the Swiss cheese, stir it in and heat until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.1 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 80.7 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Miruna Grindu
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If you're looking for a good cream of cauliflower soup recipe, look elsewhere. This one is a complete disaster.


Allan chigalu
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This soup is a crime against cauliflower. It should be banned from all kitchens.


Raichand Kolhi
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I'm giving this recipe one star because I can't give it zero stars. It's that bad.


Syrian Williams
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This recipe needs some serious improvement. It's just not good.


Vanita Yvonne
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my soup turned out terrible. It was watery, bland, and just plain gross. I'm never making it again.


Tamim Tahmid
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This soup is an insult to cauliflower.


Sandip Rawal
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Don't waste your time with this recipe. It's a total flop.


Zahidhussain Soomro
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This soup is a waste of time. It's bland, watery, and just plain bad. I would not recommend it to anyone.


Nazakat Mighiana
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I was really disappointed with this soup. It was watery and flavorless. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well. I won't be making it again.


Jastin J556
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This soup is just okay. It's not bad, but it's not great either. I found it to be a bit bland, even though I followed the recipe exactly. I probably won't make it again.


Morid Herat
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I'm not a big fan of cauliflower, but I actually really liked this soup. It was creamy and flavorful, and the cauliflower flavor was very mild. I'll definitely be making it again.


Clay Hatheway
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's so delicious. I love that I can make it in my slow cooker, so I can just set it and forget it. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.


Shokaib Sarwar
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it, and they all asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again soon.


Rana Bhai
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This soup is a great way to sneak some vegetables into your kids' diet. My kids loved it, and they didn't even realize they were eating cauliflower.


Sarah queren Duarte
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This was my first time making cream of cauliflower soup, and it turned out great! I was worried that it would be bland, but it was actually very flavorful. I added a bit of extra garlic and onion, and it really made a difference.


Kirsty Devyn
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Yum! This soup is so good! I love the creamy texture and the subtle flavor of the cauliflower. It's also very filling, so it's a great meal for a cold day.


Salah Udin
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I've made this soup several times now, and it's always a hit. It's creamy and flavorful, and it's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. I highly recommend it!


Alan Farrar
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. I had some roasted cauliflower that I needed to use up, and this soup was the perfect solution. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted great.


M Akbal Akbal
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Easy to make and delicious! I used fresh cauliflower from my garden, and it gave the soup a wonderful flavor. I also added a bit of grated Parmesan cheese at the end, which gave it a nice cheesy finish.


Ashenafi wendu Rasu
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This cream of cauliflower soup was an absolute delight! The flavors were well-balanced, with a velvety texture and a hint of spice. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. My family loved it, and we'll definitely be making it agai