Velvety Smooth Cauliflower Soup: Easy Comfort Food
This recipe delivers a creamy, healthy cauliflower soup that is quick to prepare, making it a perfect light dinner or cozy weeknight meal alternative to canned soup.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Total Time: 35 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk for a lighter version)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Optional: 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
- Add the cauliflower florets and the broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is very tender.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until smooth, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream, salt, and pepper. If using, stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
- Heat gently for 2 more minutes until warmed through. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving this best homemade soup.
Notes
- For a roasted cauliflower soup flavor, toss the florets with oil and roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes before adding them to the broth.
- To keep this recipe low carb or keto cauliflower soup, skip the optional cheese or use a low-carb thickener instead of cream.
- You can substitute half the liquid with pureed cannellini beans for extra body and protein without adding dairy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 25