Best Cauliflower Creamy Soup Recipes

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CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Creamy soups can be soul-warming and so very satisfying. I received this recipe from a friend, and over the years I have served it many times and for many occasions. It makes a lot, so you'll have dinners all week. Or ladle it into a thermos for on-the-go dinners or lunches. - Doris Watt Davis, Hellertown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h

Yield 11 servings (2-3/4 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 cups chicken broth
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 large head cauliflower (2 pounds), broken into florets
1/2 cup butter
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the broth, celery, onion and carrot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5 minutes. Add cauliflower; cover and simmer 15-20 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender. Cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , In a blender or food processor, process vegetable mixture in batches until smooth; return to pan. Stir in the cream, parsley, salt, dill, pepper and white sauce; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 874mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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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

2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
Kosher salt and ground pepper
8 small cauliflower leaves (or 2 large leaves, coarsely chopped)
1/4 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

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

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH ROSEMARY OLIVE OIL



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This soup turns a short list of vegan ingredients into a sublimely silky soup. Infusing olive oil with fresh rosemary is a trick you'll want to keep up your sleeve: The results are delicious brushed on roast chicken, drizzled over roasted winter vegetables or even just sopped up with a nice piece of bread. The croutons here are optional, but they transform an elegant and delicate first-course soup into a satisfying lunch.

Provided by Lidey Heuck

Categories     dinner, easy, weeknight, soups and stews, vegetables, appetizer, main course

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup olive oil
4 (4-inch) sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1 quart low-sodium vegetable stock, plus more as needed for reheating
1 medium head cauliflower, cored and broken into 1 1/2-inch florets (about 2 1/2 pounds)
2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
Freshly grated zest of 1 lemon, for serving
3 cups diced rustic country bread (3/4-inch pieces)

Steps:

  • Make the rosemary oil: In a medium skillet, combine the olive oil and rosemary sprigs. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, lowering the heat if the oil reaches a full simmer. (You want to cook it at a very gentle simmer to avoid frying the rosemary.) Carefully pour the oil and rosemary into a small bowl, leaving a slick of oil in the pan if you plan to make croutons. Allow the rosemary to cool completely in the oil while you make the soup.
  • Make the soup: In a heavy pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-low. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and translucent, 6 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. (Be careful not to let the garlic scorch!)
  • Add the stock, cauliflower, salt and pepper, and bring to a boil over high. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is tender when pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the optional croutons: Heat the reserved skillet with the residual rosemary oil over medium. Add the bread cubes, sprinkle generously with salt and pepper, and cook, tossing often, until toasted all over, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the croutons to a plate or board to cool.
  • Strain and discard the rosemary stems from the rosemary oil. Working in batches if necessary, carefully transfer the vegetables, stock and 1/4 cup rosemary oil to a blender and blend on high until creamy. Add more rosemary oil to taste, and blend to combine. Return the soup to the pot and bring to a simmer. If the soup seems thin, let it simmer for 5 to 10 minutes to reduce slightly. (Remember: The soup will continue to thicken as it cools.) Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Serve hot. Garnish each serving with a swirl of rosemary oil, a few croutons, and a sprinkle of lemon zest. The soup will thicken as it sits; add more stock as necessary when reheating. Leftover rosemary oil will keep in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER-POTATO SOUP



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This is a quick and easy spin on a cream of cauliflower soup. No flour or cream needed. Packed with flavor and can be topped with cheese, bacon, green onions, sour cream, or left as-is. Even the picky kids love it!

Provided by Stephanie Johnson

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

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon butter
½ onion, diced
1 (32 fluid ounce) container chicken stock
1 head cauliflower, cut into chunks
2 russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat butter in a pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion in hot butter until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add chicken stock, cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, and celery; bring to a boil. Continue to boil until vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes.
  • Transfer potatoes, cauliflower, and carrots carefully to an electric blender or food processor with 1 cup broth; blend until it reaches your desired consistency.
  • Transfer mixture back into the pot. Season with salt and pepper. Add water as needed if consistency is too thick for your liking. Let simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 2.3 mg, Fat 1.3 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 545.4 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CREAMY BROCCOLI CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH BLUE CHEESE



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Make and share this Creamy Broccoli Cauliflower Soup With Blue Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 tablespoons butter
1 large shallot, chopped
1/4 cup flour
5 1/2 cups vegetable broth or 5 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 large potato, peeled and diced small
1 bunch broccoli, stems removed and broken into flowerets
1 head cauliflower, broken into flowerets
1/8-1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt (or more)
6 ounces crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup shredded mild cheddar cheese (or American) (optional)
1/2 cup milk or 1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot over medium heat, melt butter; add shallots and sauté for 3 minutes.
  • Add flour and whisk briskly to form a roux. Slowly stir in broth.
  • Add potatoes, broccoli, cauliflower and spices. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 15 minutes or until all veggies are very tender.
  • Using an immersion blender/blender/food processor, puree to desired consistency.
  • Return to pot over med-low heat and stir in cheeses and milk. Stir often until cheese is melted.
  • Serve.

CREAMY POTATO CAULIFLOWER AND HAM SOUP



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I have a potato soup recipe I love, but I wanted it to be a little less heavy on the carbs (not carb free, but just less). I decided to add cauliflower to replace some of the potatoes, and we couldn't really tell- plus it tasted great. I don't really measure my spices, so do it to your taste.

Provided by perennialtiles

Categories     Potato

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups chopped cauliflower
3 cups diced potatoes
6 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, cubed
2 cups carrots, chopped and steamed
2 cups diced cooked turkey ham
2 garlic cloves, chopped fine
Lawry's Seasoned Salt
white pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • 1. Bring water to a boil and add potatoes, cauliflower, and chicken bullion. Reduce heat to medium high and cook until very tender, at least 20 minutes.
  • 2. Carefully transfer to a blender or food process, or use an immersion blender. Blend in batches, and return soup to the pot.
  • 3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt in cream cheese. Season and add garlic.
  • 4. Add carrots and ham. Cook till ham and carrots are warmed through.

SLOW-COOKER CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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I love indulgent cream soups but not the fat that goes along with them. In this healthier version, the soup's velvety texture makes it feel rich and the spicy kick warms you up in a flash. -Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 6h20m

Yield 14 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-3/4 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (about 4 medium), peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
1 medium head cauliflower (about 1-1/2 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 large bay leaf
3 teaspoons dried celery flakes
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons adobo seasoning
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups water
3/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder
Optional toppings: Shredded cheddar cheese, sliced green onions and croutons

Steps:

  • Place first 10 ingredients in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add water; sprinkle milk powder over top., Cook, covered, on low until cauliflower is very tender, 6-8 hours. Remove bay leaf. Puree soup using an immersion blender. Or cool slightly and puree soup in batches in a blender; return to slow cooker and heat through. If desired, serve with toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic exchanges

CREAMY BUTTERNUT SQUASH & CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Every time I see this on a menu, I have to order it. This is slightly sweet, slightly spicy and low fat to boot!

Provided by DiWriter

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 large onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
1 apple, cored, peeled and diced
1/2 cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2 cups)
2 medium butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cubed (4 cups)
6 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons garam masala
1/2 teaspoon dried chili pepper flakes
salt and pepper
1/2 cup low-fat sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, sautee the onion and garlic until golden.
  • Add cauliflower, apples and squash and stir together.
  • Add broth and spices. Bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft.
  • Either with a blender, stick blender or food mill, puree the soup until creamy.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • If desired, swirl in sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 126.4, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 18.9, Carbohydrate 32.2, Fiber 5.8, Sugar 8.1, Protein 3.1

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND ASIAGO SOUP



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Warm, hearty, and creamy, this recipe is a great way to get kids to eat cauliflower, but can also be used to impress guests.

Provided by BIGLINZ54

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

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 (14 ounce) cans low-sodium chicken broth
1 head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup dry white wine
2 bay leaves
1 clove garlic, diced
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
4 ounces diced Asiago cheese, or more to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves

Steps:

  • Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot. Cook cauliflower, white wine, and bay leaves in the boiling broth over medium-high heat until cauliflower is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Mix garlic, cream cheese, and Asiago cheese together in a bowl.
  • Strain cauliflower from broth with a slotted spoon and add to the cheese mixture. Remove bay leaves from stock and discard.
  • Mash cauliflower and cream cheese mixture with a potato masher until well mixed; season with salt and black pepper.
  • Stir cauliflower mixture into the broth until smooth. Season with rosemary, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 61.3 mg, Fat 18.9 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 462.9 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH GREENS



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Keep it simple: A head of cauliflower whirled in a blender with collard greens becomes a virtuous soup, ready in 20 minutes. The cauliflower's texture makes this dairy-free soup creamy.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield Makes 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, chopped
Sea salt
1 medium head cauliflower (about 3 pounds), florets and stems cut into 1-inch pieces (8 to 9 cups)
4 1/2 cups filtered water
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
5 large kale or collard leaves, or a combination, tough ends removed and leaves roughly chopped
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook onion, covered, until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and a pinch of salt, and cook for 3 minutes more. Add cauliflower, and pour in filtered water until it reaches just below the top of the cauliflower.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons dill. Reduce heat to low, and simmer until cauliflower is just tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in greens, and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Let sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly. Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons dill. Puree soup in batches in a blender until very smooth, adding more water (about 1/2 cup) if it's too thick. Return to pot, and reheat. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with dill, black pepper, a drizzle of oil, and pinch of sea salt.

CREAMY PARSNIP AND CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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This smooth and satisfying soup blends the flavors of cauliflower and parsnip with a hint of rosemary and chive.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 sprig fresh rosemary
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
12 ounces parsnips, peeled and chopped, tough cores discarded, plus roasted parsnips, for serving
8 ounces cauliflower florets, plus roasted cauliflower, for serving
2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
1/3 cup half-and-half or heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large wide pot over medium heat. Add the onion, a large pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper; cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are tender but not browned, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic, rosemary and nutmeg; cook until the garlic is softened, about 30 seconds more.
  • Add the parsnips, cauliflower, broth and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to maintain a simmer, cover and simmer until the parsnips and cauliflower are tender, about 20 minutes. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Carefully puree in batches in a blender until smooth, taking care not to fill the carafe more than half full per batch, or directly in the pot with an immersion blender. Reheat the soup over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until steaming. Stir in the half-and-half and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper. Add a few splashes of hot water if the soup is too thick. Top with a piece of roasted cauliflower and roasted parsnip. Sprinkle with the chives.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER WITH GINGER SOUP



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A pureed vegetable soup can be an impressive, easy and affordable first course for an elegant dinner, or even a light dinner on its own with salad and bread.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

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

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small head cauliflower, cut into large florets
1 large onion, cut into large dice
1 tablespoon butter
1 pinch sugar
3 large garlic cloves, thickly sliced
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
⅛ teaspoon saffron threads
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 cups chicken broth, homemade or from a carton or can
1 ½ cups half-and-half (or whole milk)
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Garnish: 1 seared sea scallop for each bowl of soup*

Steps:

  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large, deep saute pan until shimmering.
  • Add cauliflower, then onion; saute, stirring very little at first, then more frequently, until vegetables start to turn golden brown, 7 to 8 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to low and add butter, sugar and garlic; continue cooking until all vegetables are a rich spotty caramel color, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Add ginger, turmeric, saffron and cayenne pepper; continue to saute until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
  • Add broth; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Using an immersion blender or traditional blender, puree until very smooth, 30 seconds to 1 minute. (If using a traditional blender, vent it either by removing the lid's pop-out center or by lifting one edge of the lid. Drape the blender canister with a kitchen towel. To 'clean' the canister, pour in a little half-and-half, blend briefly, then add to the soup.)
  • Return to pan (or a soup pot); add enough half-and-half so the mixture is souplike, yet thick enough to float garnish. Taste, and add salt and pepper if needed. Heat through, ladle into bowls, garnish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 84.6 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND BACON SOUP



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"This is such a rich dish, you don't need to serve a lot with it. For a simple garnish instead of the bacon, I add a drop of hot sauce to the top and drag a butter knife through it." Mildred Caruso - Brighton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 medium head cauliflower (2 pounds), cut into florets
2 cups half-and-half cream, divided
1/2 cup shredded Asiago cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 to 1 cup water
4 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower in a steamer basket; place in a large saucepan over 1 in. of water. Bring to a boil; cover and steam for 8-10 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly., Place cauliflower and 1/2 cup cream in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large saucepan., Stir in the cheese, salt, nutmeg, pepper and remaining cream. Add enough water to reach desired consistency; heat through. Sprinkle each serving with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 19g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 605mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER VEGETABLE CHEDDAR SOUP



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Just wanted to add other veggies to my cauliflower cheddar Soup. Viola' !

Provided by Denise Miles

Categories     Vegetable Soup

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 c cauliflower-cleaned and chunked
1 medium onion-chopped
1 c carrots -chopped
1 c yellow squash-chopped
1 c zucchini-chopped
4 c chicken stock
2 c sharp shredded cheddar
3 Tbsp butter
3 Tbsp flour
2 c milk

Steps:

  • 1. Secure a 6 quart stock pot. Add in 4 Oil. Add in 4 T. Butter. Add in all chopped on celery, onion and veggies..
  • 2. Saute' on med heat until tender. Add in a little chicken stock and cover. Consistently stirring until everything is tender.
  • 3. Add in the rest of the chicken stock. Using an immersion blender, slowly blend up all until somewhat smooth.
  • 4. In a separate sauce pan, make a Roux. After roux thickens, wisk in cheese. Stir to combined.
  • 5. Serve and Enjoy! Serve with crusty bread or salad

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER AND BRIE SOUP



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Make and share this Creamy Cauliflower and Brie Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Pamela

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 30m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large head cauliflower, chopped
1 onion, diced
3 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup skim milk
1 teaspoon thyme
6 ounces brie cheese, rind removed
salt and pepper, to taste
green onion, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large sauce pan, saute onion in olive oil until transparent.
  • Add cauliflower and cook on medium for 5-7 minutes stirring often.
  • Sprinkle flour over tender crisp cauliflower and then pour in chicken broth.
  • Add milk and cook until mixture begins to thicken.
  • Stir in thyme and brie and remove from heat. Stir until brie is melted and then add salt and pepper if desired.
  • Use an emersion blender to blend soup or transfer to a blender or food processor instead.
  • Garnish with green onions before serving.
  • To freeze: Cool completely. Pour into freezer containers, label and freeze up to four months. To serve: defrost overnight in the fridge. Warm in microwave or on stove top without letting soup come to a full boil.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER & GOAT CHEESE SOUP



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Here's an elegant choice for a first course or even a meatless dinner. Goat cheese adds an extra-special touch. -Roxanne Chan, Albany, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 small potato, peeled and cubed
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups half-and-half cream
1 log (4 ounces) fresh goat cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
Optional: Minced chives, lemon peel strips, snipped fresh dill and croutons

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender. Stir in cauliflower and potato; cook and stir 4-5 minutes., Stir in broth, mustard and white pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Remove from heat; stir in cream and cheese. Cool slightly., Process soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Return all to pan. Stir in dill; heat through. If desired, top with chives, lemon peel, dill and croutons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 729mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

TIM PERRY'S SOUP (CREAMY CURRY CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SOUP)



TIM PERRY'S SOUP (CREAMY CURRY CAULIFLOWER AND BROCCOLI SOUP) image

Categories     Broccoli     Cauliflower     Cheese     Soup/Stew

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 quart chicken broth
1 onion, finely chopped
1 head cauliflower, finely chopped
1/2 head broccoli, finely chopped
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 recipe (to taste) salt and pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • In a stockpot, combine chicken broth, onion, cauliflower, and broccoli. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Continue to simmer until vegetables are tender.
  • Season with curry powder, chicken bouillon, salt, and pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup of the milk. Whisk briskly until there are no lumps. Add mixture to soup, stirring continuously as soup thickens.
  • Stir in Cheddar cheese until completely melted.

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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That's why I love soup. You can do almost anything with them. If you want this soup heartier, set aside some chunked, cooked veggies. Then add them back to the pot with the pureed veggies.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups water, plus
3 cups vegetable broth
4 cups cauliflower, chopped
2 cups sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
salt
white pepper

Steps:

  • In a 5-quart saucepan, add all ingredients except salt and white pepper.
  • Cover and simmer until vegetables are tender (about 20 minutes).
  • Strain off and reserve most of the liquid.
  • Place vegetables in a food processor and puree.
  • Add pureed vegetables and reserved liquid back into the pot, add salt and white pepper, and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41.1, Fat 0.3, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 55.6, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 4, Protein 1.9

CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP SANS CREAM (DORIE GREENSPAN)



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This is an elegant, light, and smooth soup, with the look and texture of a velouté (cream soup) but not a drop of cream (there isn't even a potato in it to thicken it). The recipe is from the wonderful cookbook, "Around My French Table", by Dorie Greenspan. It is delicious served it generously peppered and plain, but it's a soup that welcomes embellishments, simple or lavish. For simple, consider drizzling the soup with a little walnut oil or dusting it with grated Parmesan or Comté. If you want to go lavish, top the soup with crème fraîche or, better still, crème fraîche and caviar - the slight saltiness of caviar is perfection with cauliflower. Or, if you're lucky enough to have a truffle, shave it over the soup. STORING: The soup can be kept covered in the refrigerator for 3 days or, packed airtight, in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large onions, coarsely chopped, Vidalia, Spanish, or yellow (about 3/4 pound)
2 garlic cloves, split, germ removed, and thinly sliced
3 celery, stalks trimmed and thinly sliced
2 thyme, sprigs leaves only
salt and fresh ground white pepper
1 head cauliflower, leaves removed, broken into florets (discard the tough core)
6 cups vegetable broth or 6 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Put the olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot and warm over low heat. When the butter is melted, add the onions, garlic, celery, thyme, ½ teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of white pepper. Stir until all the ingredients glisten with oil and butter, then cover the pot and cook slowly, stirring often, for 20 minutes.
  • Toss the cauliflower into the pot and pour in the broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat so that the broth simmers gently, and cook, uncovered, for another 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very soft.
  • Puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor; or use an immersion blender. This soup is best when it is very smooth, so if you think it needs it, push it through a strainer. (If you've used a standard blender, this shouldn't be necessary.) Taste for salt and pepper. Serve plain or garnished with the topping of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 64.6, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 3.8, Sodium 35, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 1.9

SLOW COOKER CREAMY CAULIFLOWER SOUP



Slow Cooker Creamy Cauliflower Soup image

This creamy cauliflower soup made in the slow cooker is tasty and warming; perfect for those cold winter days.

Provided by Traci R. Strand-King

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

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups chopped cauliflower
2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) package processed American cheese spread
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, cubed
½ cup dry potato flakes
1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine cauliflower and water in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Heat a slow cooker on Low. Pour in cauliflower and water. Add processed American cheese spread and cream cheese; stir well to be sure cheese is dissolved and mixed through the cauliflower. Add potato flakes and garlic. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook on Low for 2 to 3 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.4 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 21 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.2 g, Sodium 769.7 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

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