Cozy up with this comforting Easy Homemade Cauliflower Soup! There’s something about a hearty, cheesy soup that’s even more satisfying in the winter. This twist on traditional Broccoli Cheddar Soup is a comforting dish that deserves a permanent spot on your winter comfort food menu. It requires just a handful of simple ingredients, which come together in a mere 25 minutes to create a delightfully creamy cheese soup.
To start, gently simmer the cauliflower florets, shredded carrots, and chopped celery in chicken broth until they become tender. To make this recipe vegetarian, just replace the chicken bouillon with a vegetable bouillon cube. The longer the cauliflower cooks, the more tender and easily breakable it will be. Meanwhile, prepare a rich, creamy sauce reminiscent of a classic mac and cheese. This involves melting butter, adding flour to make a roux, and then slowly adding milk while whisking to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Once your sauce is ready, whisk it into the simmering cauliflower mixture to bring all the flavors together. Finally, stir in the Cheddar cheese until melted beautifully. For an added kick, I usually add a few drops of hot pepper sauce. You do you.
To make the Easy Homemade Cauliflower Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower florets, 1 shredded carrot, ¼ cup chopped celery, 2 ½ cups water, and 1 vegetable bouillon cube (or 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon) and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, then cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. Do not drain.
Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan.
Whisk in 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper until smooth. Gradually whisk in 2 cups milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
Reduce the heat. Stir in 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce to taste if using.
Stir the prepared cheese sauce into the cauliflower mixture until well combined.
Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if you wish. Serve and enjoy!
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