Indulge in a velvety symphony of flavors with our delectable cream of cauliflower soup, a culinary masterpiece that transforms the humble cauliflower into a creamy, comforting delight. This vegetarian soup is not only bursting with flavor but also packed with nutrients, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Accompanied by three variations, this recipe offers a culinary journey that caters to diverse palates.
The classic cream of cauliflower soup is a timeless treasure, its smooth texture and rich taste enhanced by a touch of Gruyère cheese. For a vegan delight, the vegan cream of cauliflower soup offers a creamy, flavorful experience without compromising on taste. And for those seeking a touch of smokiness, the roasted cauliflower and Gruyère soup introduces a delightful smoky depth that elevates the soup to new heights.
Each variation promises a unique culinary adventure, ensuring that every spoonful is a delightful surprise. Whether you prefer the classic comfort of the original, the plant-based indulgence of the vegan version, or the smoky allure of the roasted variation, this recipe collection has something for every palate. So, prepare to be captivated by the creamy elegance of our cream of cauliflower soup, a versatile dish that will leave you craving for more.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This mildly cheesy cauliflower soup is a favorite of mine. I make it often in summer, although it's good anytime. -Karen Brown, West Lafayette, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings (1-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a saucepan, saute onions in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. , Add cauliflower; simmer for 2 minutes. Add the milk and cheese; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in sherry if desired. Garnish with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 792mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP II
I make lots of cream soups and this is a good 'basic' recipe. I originally made this in 1990 and always make some modifications - we like lots of garlic as reflected in this recipe!! I also add or substitute other vegetables, i.e., broccoli and spinach. I also use potatoes for thickening rather than cream to keep the fat down.
Provided by Vivien
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and carrots and cook 5 minutes more. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, cover, reduce heat and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Puree in batches in a blender or food processor, or in the pot using an immersion blender. Return to low heat and stir in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg and sherry. Heat through. Serve garnished with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 13.4 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 476.4 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
CAULIFLOWER GRUYERE SOUP
This easy, homemade cauliflower soup is given decadent, rich flavor and texture thanks to Gruyère cheese and heavy cream.
Provided by EatAndRun
Categories Cauliflower Soup
Time 50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with foil.
- Toss together cauliflower and oil in a bowl. Spread cauliflower on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast, stirring once, until cauliflower is tender and just starting to brown, about 30 minutes. (Do not overbrown cauliflower or it will become bitter.) Reserve 1/2 cup florets for garnish and keep warm. Let remaining cauliflower cool slightly.
- Combine cooled roasted cauliflower 1 1/3 cups broth, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in blender or food processor, working in batches, if needed. Cover and blend until smooth, adding more broth as needed to reach desired consistency.
- Transfer mixture to a saucepan. Bring just to a boil over medium heat. Remove from heat. Stir in cream and 2 tablespoons cheese until melted. Serve topped with reserved cauliflower florets, remaining cheese, the parsley, and if you like, additional pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 51.9 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.7 g, Sodium 294.6 mg
CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP
Throw a new spin on this comforting classic by blending into a smooth and creamy soup
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Lunch, Soup
Time 45m
Yield Serves 6 adults, or 4 adults and 4 kids
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the butter in a large saucepan. Tip in the onion and cook until softened, about 5 mins, stirring often. Add the cauliflower, potato, stock, milk and seasoning. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and leave to simmer for about 30 mins until the cauliflower is soft and the potato almost collapsing.
- Whizz in a food processor or crush with a potato masher until you get a creamy, thick soup. Top up with more milk to thin a little if serving in mugs. You can make ahead up to 2 days in advance, cool, cover and leave in the fridge until needed, or freeze for up to 1 month. When ready to serve, warm through, ladle into mugs or bowls, top with the cheese pieces, then stir through before eating.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 13 grams protein, Sodium 0.82 milligram of sodium
SWEET CREAM CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH SMOKED GRUYERE
Don't let the warm, orange color fool you; this is definitely cream of cauliflower soup. I like to leave the skin on my sweet potatoes because so many nutrients are lost when your peel them. The smoked gruyere really adds a creamy depth to the soup, as well. You may also want to top with toasted pine nuts to add a little texture, perhaps even some crispy bacon. Either way you serve, you will lick the bowl clean.
Provided by Tiffany Bannworth @MissAnubis
Categories Cream Soups
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place all ingredients, save cream and gruyere, in a heavy bottom, lidded pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low heat. Cook for 2-3 hours.
- Then puree in a food processor or blender in batches.
- Return to the pot and add the cream. Stir well, then allow to cook on low, uncovered for 30 more minutes. Stirring occasionally.
- Serve with freshly shredded smoked gruyere. I also served with poppy and sesame seed croissant, that I sprinkled the inside with garlic powder before rolling.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP WITH GRUYERE CHEESE
From the Four Seasons Hotel, Beverly Hills. This sounds really good.
Provided by Vicki Butts (lazyme)
Categories Vegetable Soup
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add leeks, onions, celery, garlic and thyme and saute until onions are translucent, about 10 minutes. Add cauliflower and saute until just soft, about 10 minutes. Add chicken broth. Bring to boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 16 minutes. Add cream and simmer 15 minutes.
- 2. 2. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to pot and bring to simmer. Whisk in Gruyere cheese and cayenne. Season soup to taste with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle with chives, if desired, and serve.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER AND CHEDDAR SOUP
Make and share this Cream of Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ChrysalisUnfurled
Categories Cheese
Time 1h
Yield 6-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Melt butter in large saucepan, saute onion until tender.
- Stir in cauliflower and chicken broth.
- Cover, reduce heat and simmer 12-15 minutes or until cauliflower is tender.
- Combine flour and milk (shake together in a jar).
- Add to saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens.
- Remove from heat. Add cheese and stir until melted.
- Add pepper and parsley to taste.
- Serve with croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239.2, Fat 15.6, SaturatedFat 9.7, Cholesterol 48.2, Sodium 531.9, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 12.7
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER CHEESE & POTATO SOUP
I find this soup to be very similar to Potato and Leek soup but its refreshing to taste the cauliflower and cheese through it. A winter warmer that will delight.
Provided by ozzygirl
Categories Potato
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large pot add oil and butter and melt.
- Saute onion, leek, garlic, thyme and basil until softened.
- Add potato and cauliflower and toss through.
- Add vegetable stock and bay leaves and cook for around 40 minutes.
- Remove bay leaves.
- Blend half the soup in a blender or with a hand held blitzer.
- Mash with a potato masher the other half of the soup.
- Add the blended half of the soup back with the mashed soup.
- Return to heat and add the cheese. Stir till dissolved (this wont take long so dont leave it too long).
- Add the cream and stir through.
- To top with toast:.
- Slice a baguette into thin slices.
- Cover the slices with slices of gruyere cheese (if you dont have gruyere, then use cheddar or whatever cheese suits you).
- Bake the slices in the oven for about 5 minutes at 180 until the cheese has melted.
- If the slices are too big for the soup, quarter them or half them.
- Serve on top of the soup.
Tips:
- Choose the right cauliflower: Look for a head of cauliflower that is compact and heavy, with tightly closed florets. Avoid any heads that have brown or yellow spots, as these are signs of spoilage.
- Roast the cauliflower before pureeing it: Roasting the cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast the cauliflower in a single layer on a baking sheet at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until it is tender and slightly browned.
- Use a good quality Gruyère cheese: Gruyère cheese is a nutty, slightly sweet cheese that melts well. It is the perfect cheese for this soup. If you can't find Gruyère cheese, you can substitute another hard cheese, such as Parmesan or cheddar.
- Season the soup to taste: This soup is very versatile and can be seasoned to your liking. You can add more salt, pepper, garlic, or onion powder to taste. You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little spice.
- Serve the soup warm with crusty bread or crackers: This soup is best served warm with crusty bread or crackers for dipping. You can also garnish the soup with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives.
Conclusion:
Cream of cauliflower soup with Gruyère cheese is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a chilly day. It is also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. This soup is sure to please everyone at your table.
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