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Creamy Cauliflower Soup:

Creamy Cauliflower Soup: Your Cozy Comfort Food Fix

Creamy Cauliflower Soup is a warm, inviting dish that combines roasted cauliflower, caramelized onions, and smoky paprika for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion Diced.
  • 2 stalks Celery Diced.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
For the Soup
  • 4 cups Vegetable Broth Ensure gluten-free if necessary.
  • 4 cups Cauliflower Florets Can use broccoli as a variation.
  • 1 cup Chopped Parsnip Carrots can be substituted.
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Fresh thyme can enhance flavor.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can use coconut milk or cashew cream for dairy-free option.
For Garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Chopped.
  • Bacon Crumbled, or omit for vegetarian option.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion and 2 stalks of diced celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  2. Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of vegetable broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Add 4 cups of cauliflower florets, 1 bay leaf, and 1 teaspoon of dried thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove the bay leaf and use an immersion blender to puree the soup to desired consistency.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and warm through without boiling.
  7. Mix in ¼ cup of chopped fresh parsley before serving.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled bacon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Roasting the cauliflower enhances flavor. This chowder can be stored in the fridge for 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

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