Best Loaded Cream Of Cauliflower Soup Recipes

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CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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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

1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions (tops only)
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
2-1/4 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed and chopped
2 cups 1% milk
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons dry sherry, optional
1 tablespoon minced chives

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.

LOADED CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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A flavourful creation by my daughter and a huge hit with everyone who tries it - even those that don't like cauliflower!

Provided by cacraft

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head cauliflower
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup beef stock
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup heavy cream
4 ounces cream cheese
6 slices bacon, cooked & diced
1 small onion, diced
3 stalks green onions, chopped
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 dash salt
1 dash pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cut cauliflower in half. Put on baking sheet and cover with tin foil. Bake for approximately 1/2 hour or until tender.
  • Once cooked, place cauliflower in large bowl and add cream cheese. Mash together.
  • In frying pan add bacon, onion and garlic. Fry until bacon is crisp, then add mixture to cauliflower mixture. Blend and set aside.
  • In soup pot, melt butter. Add cornstarch and mix, then add cream slowly so the cornstarch and butter dissolves. Then add both stocks. Stir until soup thickens a bit, then add wine and green onions.
  • Once combined, add cauliflower mixture and turn heat to medium low and stir.
  • Heat through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.2, Fat 34.1, SaturatedFat 18.1, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 518.4, Carbohydrate 11.9, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 3.9, Protein 8.6

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP



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I love this soup! My kids like it pureed really smooth, but I tend to like it a little "lumpier." You can puree it as smooth as you like.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 25m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 heads cauliflower, washed and broken into flowerets
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 garlic clove, minced
water
3 vegetable bouillon cubes
4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened (or use regular)
1 cup half-and-half (or evaporated milk)
1/4-1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons parsley
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or 2 cups shredded American cheese

Steps:

  • Place cauliflower flowerets, chopped onion, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in just enough water to almost cover (but not quite) cover the cauliflower. Add boullion cubes and bring to a boil; cook until cauliflower is very tender -- about 10-12 minutes.
  • Lower heat medium.
  • Add in cream cheese and half and half; stir well. Add in salt, pepper, paprika and parsley; stir and heat through.
  • Add in shredded cheese; stir frequently until heated through and cheese is melted.
  • Remove from heat. Puree in batches in blender or food processor. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 277, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 9.9

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