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Easy Homemade Cauliflower Soup

Name: Easy Homemade Cauliflower Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Cauliflower 1 head; Carrots 1; Celery ¼ cup; Water 2 ½ cups; Chicken bouillon 2 tsp; Butter 3 tbsp; All-purpose flour 3 tbsp; Salt ¾ tsp; Black pepper ⅛ tsp; Milk 2 cups; Cheddar cheese 1 cup; Hot pepper sauce ½ to 1 tsp

Comforting Creamy Vegetable Soup

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Ingredients

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	1 head Cauliflower medium, broken into florets
	1 Carrots medium, shredded
	¼ cup Celery chopped
	2 ½ cups Water
	2 tsp Chicken bouillon or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
	3 tbsp Butter
	3 tbsp All-purpose flour
	¾ tsp Salt
	⅛ tsp Black pepper
	2 cups Milk 2%
	1 cup Cheddar cheese shredded
	½ to 1 tsp Hot pepper sauce optional

Nutritional information

533

Calories

20g

Fat

68g

Carbohydrate

20g

Protein

57mg

Cholesterol

1039mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Easy Homemade Cauliflower Soup

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:

Ingredients for Easy Homemade Cauliflower Soup

Steps to make Easy Homemade Cauliflower Soup

1

Cook vegetables

15min

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.
2

Melt butter

2min

Meanwhile, melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large saucepan.
3

Add flour, seasonings and milk

5min

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.
4

Add cheese and hot sauce

2min

Reduce the heat. Stir in 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce to taste if using.
5

Pour cheese sauce into cauliflower mixture

1min

Stir the prepared cheese sauce into the cauliflower mixture until well combined.
6

Serve

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley if you wish. Serve and enjoy!

This simple Cauliflower Soup recipe shows that making a cozy, comforting, and delicious soup doesn't require all-day cooking or a long list of ingredients. Made this recipe? Let us know what you think in the comments below!

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!