Indulge in a culinary journey that harmonizes the comforting warmth of classic cauliflower cheese with the exotic flavors of Indian cuisine. Our creamy cauliflower cheese soup, infused with aromatic curry spices, promises a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Crafted with wholesome ingredients, this delectable soup is not only a culinary delight but also a nourishing treat. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect balance of creamy indulgence and zesty spices, making this curry cream of cauliflower cheese soup an unforgettable experience.
In addition to the main recipe, we've also included a vegan variation for those seeking a plant-based alternative. This version swaps out the dairy with creamy coconut milk and nutritional yeast, creating a rich and flavorful soup that caters to dietary preferences without compromising on taste. Both recipes are easy to follow, requiring simple ingredients and straightforward cooking methods. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, you'll find joy in preparing and savoring this culinary delight.
EASY CURRIED CAULIFLOWER SOUP
I found a really good basic cauliflower soup recipe and modified it. This soup is easy, healthy, and so good! It's really good with a little bit of butter or sour cream as a garnish.
Provided by Stacey Dodd
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion, carrots, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender and softened, 5 to 10 minutes. Add cauliflower to vegetable mixture and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Cook soup until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Remove pot from heat and blend soup using a hand blender until smooth.
- Place pot over low heat and add curry powder, butter, hot sauce, salt, and pepper to soup; simmer until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.6 g, Cholesterol 4.2 mg, Fat 3.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 2.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 403.3 mg, Sugar 4 g
CURRIED CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
A rich and filling soup, perfect for cold winter nights.
Provided by Allyson
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Toss cauliflower florets with vegetable oil and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl; spread onto a baking sheet.
- Roast cauliflower in preheated oven until browned, about 25 minutes.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium high heat. Saute onions in hot butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic into the onion and continue to cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes more; season with curry powder, cayenne pepper, and ground turmeric. Cook the seasoned onion mixture, stirring continually, for 5 minutes more.
- Stir roasted cauliflower with the onion mixture. Pour stock over the cauliflower mixture. Place a cover on the saucepan and bring the stock to a boil. Immediately remove the cover, reduce heat to low, and cook at a simmer until the liquid reduces slightly, about 10 minutes.
- Puree mixture in the saucepan with an immersion blender until mostly smooth. Stir cream into the soup; season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.2 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 16.9 g, Sodium 1390.9 mg, Sugar 5.7 g
CAULIFLOWER CHEDDAR SOUP
When I created this cauliflower cheddar soup at the last minute for an impromptu ice skating get-together, it was a hit. -Rosa Renee McEldowney, Jackson, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 55m
Yield 2 quarts.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine cauliflower, onion, broth and bouillon. Cover and cook over medium heat until vegetables are tender., Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir until thickened, 2-3 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in cheese until melted. Add seasonings. Pour into cauliflower mixture. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes (do not boil). If desired, sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 907mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
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
Provided by Sheila Lukins
Categories Soup/Stew Milk/Cream Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Cauliflower Leek Fall Parade Sugar Conscious Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Cut leeks in half lengthwise. Wash to remove dirt. Pat dry and thinly slice crosswise.
- 2. Heat the oil with the butter in a heavy pot over low heat. Wilt the leeks and celery with leaves until softened, 10 minutes; add garlic during the last 5 minutes.
- 3. Stir in the curry powder and ginger, and cook over very low heat to permeate the vegetables, 1 minute.
- 4. Add the broth, lemon juice, and cauliflower florets. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil; reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the cauliflower is very tender, 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
- 5. Purée in a food processor until very smooth, adding half-and-half through the feed tube. Add extra broth for desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
CURRY CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
Make and share this Curry Cream of Cauliflower Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Sherri Dodsworth
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan bring chicken broth, onion, cauliflower, curry powder, salt and pepper to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender.
- Remove from heat.
- Use a blender stick to puree until smooth (easiest to do), or carefully ladle half of mixture into blender or food processor and puree til smooth. Be super careful not to fill the blender more than half full when blending hot ingredients - use lowest setting to be safe.
- Repeat with remaining soup. Pour into large bowl.
- Melt the butter in the soup pan.
- Whisk in the flour and blend until smooth.
- Add the cream all at once.
- Cook until smooth and bubbly, whisking continuously.
- Stir in the cauliflower soup mix and cook until heated through.
- Adjust seasoning to taste with salt, pepper and hot sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.7, Fat 25, SaturatedFat 15.4, Cholesterol 81.6, Sodium 368.2, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.9
COCONUT CURRY CAULIFLOWER SOUP
When I'm in need of comfort food, I stir up a velvety batch of this Asian-spiced soup. Then I finish it with a sprinkle of cilantro over the top. -Elizabeth DeHart, West Jordan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 2-3 minutes. Add curry paste; cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add cauliflower and broth. Increase heat to high; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, about 20 minutes., Stir in coconut milk; cook an additional minute. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Puree in batches in a blender or food processor. If desired, top with minced fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 532mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER CHEESE SOUP
I love this soup! My kids like it pureed really smooth, but I tend to like it a little "lumpier." You can puree it as smooth as you like.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Cauliflower
Time 25m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place cauliflower flowerets, chopped onion, and garlic in a large pot. Pour in just enough water to almost cover (but not quite) cover the cauliflower. Add boullion cubes and bring to a boil; cook until cauliflower is very tender -- about 10-12 minutes.
- Lower heat medium.
- Add in cream cheese and half and half; stir well. Add in salt, pepper, paprika and parsley; stir and heat through.
- Add in shredded cheese; stir frequently until heated through and cheese is melted.
- Remove from heat. Puree in batches in blender or food processor. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.9, Fat 12.4, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 39, Sodium 277, Carbohydrate 9.3, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 9.9
Tips:
- Use a good quality cauliflower: A fresh, firm cauliflower will yield the best results. Look for a head that is heavy for its size and has tightly packed florets.
- Roast the cauliflower before adding it to the soup: Roasting the cauliflower brings out its natural sweetness and gives the soup a richer flavor. Be sure to roast the cauliflower until it is tender but still has a little bit of a bite.
- Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will have a big impact on the flavor of the soup. Use a sharp cheddar cheese for a classic flavor, or try a more mild cheese like mozzarella or Gruyère. You can also use a combination of cheeses to create a more complex flavor.
- Don't overcook the soup: The soup is done when the cauliflower is tender and the cheese is melted. Overcooking the soup will make the cauliflower mushy and the cheese tough.
- Serve the soup immediately: The soup is best served hot, so be sure to serve it as soon as it is done. You can also garnish the soup with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or a drizzle of olive oil.
Conclusion:
Curry cream of cauliflower cheese soup is a delicious and comforting soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a warm and satisfying soup, give this curry cream of cauliflower cheese soup a try.
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