Creamy Cauliflower Soup Recipe | Elizabeth Rider (2024)

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If you have a big head of cauliflower and you’re not sure what to do with it, let me introduce you to this delightful and delicious creamy cauliflower soup recipe.

This crowd-favorite cauliflower soup tastes a lot like baked potato soup, but is healthy, low-carb, dairy-free & nutritious. Plus, it’s easy to make.

Packed with nutrients and boasting a naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavor, cauliflower is the chameleon of vegetables. It blends beautifully, takes on any seasoning, and delivers a velvety texture that rivals even the richest cream. This recipe showcases its versatility and transforms it into a creamy vegan soup (but no one has to know your secret!).

This incredible cauliflower soup tastes a lot like baked potato soup, but instead of being high glycemic and loaded with dairy like most creamy soups, it’s low glycemic and dairy-free.

Cauliflower Soup Benefits

This cauliflower Soup is low-carb, loaded with nutrients, and comforting.

This humble veg isn’t just a filler anymore. It’s a nutritional powerhouse, packing more than just flavor into every creamy spoonful:

  • Vitamins:A veritable army of vitamins defend your health,led by Vitamin C,the immunity booster,and Vitamin K,the bone builder.Vitamin B6 and folate join the fight,keeping your energy levels high and your mind sharp.
  • Minerals:Potassium and manganese lead the charge,regulating blood pressure and boosting metabolism.
  • Protein:Don’t underestimate this veggie!Cauliflower boasts a surprising amount of protein for a veggie,keeping you feeling satisfied and fueled.
  • Fiber:This dietary superhero promotes gut health,keeps you feeling full,and aids digestion.
  • Hydration:Don’t be fooled by its creamy texture,cauliflower is packed with water to keep you hydrated and refreshed.

This recipe is as simple as it is delicious. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend meals. Gather your ingredients, and get ready to whip up a pot of pure comfort in under an hour. It strikes the perfect balance of being filling but not heavy on digestion.

And the best part? It’s incredibly versatile – adjust spices to your spice level, play with toppings, and make it your own.

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Beyond its nutrition praise, cauliflower is also a healthy kitchen’s secret weapon for delivering velvety textures to vegan and dairy-free dishes.

If you’re craving warm comfort food that’s delicious but still healthy, this one’s for you.

You can also find dozens of more delicious soup recipes here.

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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

★★★★★4.6 from 5 reviews

  • Author: Elizabeth Rider
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 35 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmer, Blend
  • Cuisine: American
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Description

This velvety cauliflower soup recipe is loaded with nutrition and easy to digest. Use veggie stock to keep it vegan, or use bone broth to add filling protein to this soup. We love it as a light lunch or as a starter or side with dinner. If you love it, please leave a star rating in the comments below to help other readers in our community.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 large leeks, root and tough dark green tops removed, cleaned and medium chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, cleaned and medium chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cleaned, green stem & leaves removed and cut into 2-inch florets
  • 1 quart (4 cups) vegetable stock (or low sodium chicken stock/bone broth if preferred*)
  • 3 cups purified water or more stock (more or less liquid as needed)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
  • about 1 tablespoon fine sea salt, more or less to taste
  • about 1 teaspoon coarse black pepper, more or less to taste
  • finely chopped chives for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a large soup pot or dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, celery, and a big pinch of salt and sauté until soft, about 5-6 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, stir, and cook another minute until very fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
  3. Add the stock, 2 cups water, 2 teaspoons sea salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper and the bay leaf, then bring to a boil.
  4. Add the cauliflower florets and turn the heat to medium; simmer 30 minutes until the cauliflower is fork tender.
  5. Discard the bay leaf. Puree the soup with a hand blender, or in small batches in a high-speed blender or food processor until very smooth. Add the pureed soup back to the pot and stir in vinegar and 1/2 to 1 cup more stock or purified water (depending on desired texture.)

Caution: Be very careful when pureeing hot liquid in a blender or food processor as hot liquid expands. Never fill the blender or food processor more than ¼ full with a hot mixture. Work in very small batches until all of the soup is pureed.

  • Garnish with fresh chopped chives and a few dashes of hot sauce if desired (Cholula is my favorite). The chives really make the soup amazing. Chopped parsley or raw pumpkin seeds are also great additions.
  • This soup can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight glass container for up to 3 days. It also freezes well.

Notes

I’ve been asked if this soup is great with frozen cauliflower florets. I have to admit I’ve never tried it but I do think it would be great. I’ll update here if I ever try it (or let me know if you do, I would love to know!)
For the cauliflower: cut away the leaves and green part of the cauliflower stem, but use the white part of the stem–it’s just as good as the florets.
For the leeks: first chop, then clean. Leeks tend to have a lot of dirt inside, so this is one veggie that you first chop then clean. Be sure to rinse them well so you don’t end up with dirt at the bottom of your soup.
You’ll need between 7 & 8 cups of liquid to make this soup and can use all stock or a combination of stock and water. If you use water, consider adding a vegetable bullion cube to the simmering soup.
Adding a small amount of liquid after pureeing will help avoid the baby-food texture. Add more or less liquid depending on the texture you prefer.
A Vitamix or other high-speed blender will turn this into a very smooth soup, but a food processor or hand blender will work, just be patient.
*Chicken stock/bone broth is of course not vegan, but if you prefer it or are indifferent it’s great to use here and adds protein to the soup.

Keywords: Cauliflower Soup, Cauliflower Soup Recipe, Cauliflower Recipe

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FAQs

Creamy Cauliflower Soup Recipe | Elizabeth Rider? ›

Bland cauliflower soup is a result of a lack of seasoning. Here's how to ensure every bowl is packed with flavor. Season twice with salt and pepper: You'll start by seasoning the cauliflower florets with salt and pepper before roasting.

Why is my cauliflower soup tasteless? ›

Bland cauliflower soup is a result of a lack of seasoning. Here's how to ensure every bowl is packed with flavor. Season twice with salt and pepper: You'll start by seasoning the cauliflower florets with salt and pepper before roasting.

What is the name of the French soup made from cauliflower? ›

Cauliflower cream soup (Dubarry) | Recipe | Cream soup recipes, French food, Homemade soup recipe.

What brings out the Flavour of cauliflower? ›

There are two really simple techniques that bring out the best in cauliflower: grilling and pickling. Dumping cauliflower florets in a mixture of salt and lemon juice for 45 minutes to an hour turns them into spiky little flavor bombs, delivering high-pitched squeaks in salads, sandwiches or the stew recipe here.

How do you add depth of flavor to soup? ›

"If your broth is lacking in savory richness, try adding roasted onion, tomato paste, mushrooms, seaweed, soy sauce, or miso. These ingredients add umami flavor and depth to broth," she says. The choice of ingredient depends on the recipe, though.

How do you thicken cauliflower soup? ›

Add flour or cornflour

Put a tablespoon of either into a small bowl and stir in 2-3 tbsp of the soup until you have a smooth mixture. Stir this back into the soup and bring it to a simmer. Cook for a few minutes to allow the starch granules to burst to thicken, and to cook out any flour flavour.

Why is it called Creme du Barry? ›

The use of stock makes it a velouté; the addition of cream and an egg-yolk makes it a crème. It is named for Madame du Barry, mistress of King Louis XV of France.

What soup is New Orleans known for? ›

New Orleans offers the most distinctive collection of soups anywhere in the nation. The vast spectrum of gumbo alone makes our soup selection utterly unique. Add turtle soup, artichoke and oyster soup, crawfish bisque and crab-and-corn soup – all indigenous dishes – and we have a lot going on in the bowl.

How does Gordon Ramsay make cauliflower soup? ›

Directions
  1. Place the cauliflower florets, potato, and onion in a saucepan with the butter and oil. ...
  2. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then pour in the milk and return gently to a boil. ...
  3. Pour in half the cream, then puree in a food processor or blender, or blend in the pan with an immersion blender.

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

This process – which should last 10-20 minutes - destroys several microbes and large parasites. As cauliflower is highly susceptible to microbial attacks, it should be washed once again. This time, boil some water and put the cauliflower florets in it. Keep for five minutes and remove from the hot water.

How long does cauliflower soup last in the fridge after? ›

How long can you keep cauliflower soup in the fridge? This Cauliflower Soup will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator. As always, use common sense and if it doesn't smell right, then throw it out.

How do I fix bland tasting soup? ›

Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples

Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!), or a squeeze of citrus. Chances are, you could use a little more salt. Go ahead—it's ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients.

How can I add flavor to tasteless soup? ›

A little tomato sauce, garlic, salt, and bay leaves while cooking was Patty's recommendation. Barbara said, “I add a beef billion cube, oregano, basil and garlic.” That would definitely spice up the soup. The bullion usually adds a lot of sodium so you get a lot of salty flavor. “Six pepper, sparingly”, Laureen said.

Why does my soup have no flavor? ›

Ensure you've added enough salt and black pepper. Too little salt means your soup's flavours' will remain hidden. When you know your soup is salty enough, move on to other seasonings like herbs and spices.

What gives vegetable soup that depth of flavor? ›

A squeeze of citrus, a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of cream, a dusting of cheese or a good chile powder, a sprinkling of some herbs or croutons — all can take a perfectly fine soup into the realm of the delectable. Even a spiral of good olive oil to finish and some coarse sea salt can do wonders.

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