Best 10 Pioneer Womans Cauliflower Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with The Pioneer Woman's Cauliflower Soup, a culinary masterpiece that combines the earthy notes of roasted cauliflower with a creamy and flavorful broth. Embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the versatility of this humble vegetable, transformed into a hearty and comforting soup. Explore variations of this classic recipe, including a vegan version that caters to dietary preferences. Let your taste buds dance with delight as you discover the magic of cauliflower in a creamy Tuscan-inspired soup, a zesty Mexican-style soup, and a smoky roasted red pepper soup. Each variation brings a unique twist to the classic, offering a delightful symphony of flavors. Get ready to tantalize your palate with this versatile vegetable, as we delve into the delectable world of cauliflower soup.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Yesterday I made a cheesy version of my mom's cauliflower soup because the weather outside, while still beautiful, has been just barely chilly enough

Categories     main dish     soup

Time 45m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices Thin Bacon, Cut Into Small Bits
1 whole White Onion, Finely Diced
1 head Cauliflower, Broken Into Small Florets
1/2 tsp. Cajun Spice, More To Taste
1/2 tsp. Black Pepper
2 qt. Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1/2 stick Butter
1/4 c. Flour
2 c. Whole Milk
1 c. Half-and-half
1/4 c. Sour Cream
3 c. Grated Monterey Jack Cheese, More To Taste
2 tbsp. Minced Parsley
Salt As Needed

Steps:

  • In a large pot, fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove the bits from the pan and drain on a paper towel. Pour off the grease and return the pan to stove, leaving the bacon bits to the side for now.Add onions and cook over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes. Add cauliflower, sprinkle with Cajun spice and black pepper, and stir, cooking for another 3 to 4 minutes, or until the cauliflower starts turning golden brown. Pour in chicken broth, stir, and reduce the heat to simmer. Cook for 15 minutes. After that time, you can use an immersion blender to puree slightly or all the way if you prefer. (Or use a regular blender; just don't fill too full.)In a separate saucepan or skillet, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to form a paste. Pour in the milk, then continue cooking until it becomes thick. Remove from the heat and stir in the half and half. Pour the white sauce into the soup. Turn the heat to medium-high and bring back to a boil for 3-5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the sour cream and cheese until fully melted. Stir in the parsley.Taste and adjust seasonings. Serve with a little extra cheese, a sprinkle of bacon, and a sprinkle of parsley.

CAULIFLOWER FRIED RICE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 head of cauliflower, stem removed, head cut into florets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
3 green onions, sliced thin
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon chili paste, plus more if desired
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1 cup packed baby spinach
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons butter
4 eggs
Sriracha (if desired)
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • In batches, pulse the cauliflower in a food processor until rice-size crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
  • Put a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil and sesame oil. Add two-thirds of the green onions, the garlic, ginger and chili paste. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Raise the heat to medium high and add the carrots and spinach; continue to cook, stirring, until the spinach has wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Continuing to stir constantly, add the cauliflower rice. Cook until the cauliflower is tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the soy sauce and stir, scraping the bottom of the skillet, until the liquid has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a second skillet over medium heat. Crack in the eggs; as they cook, spoon hot butter over the whites of the eggs so that the whites set without flipping. Towards the end of cooking, carefully spoon hot butter over the yolks and cook until the eggs reach the desired doneness.
  • Remove the pan with the cauliflower from the heat, drizzle with sriracha, and sprinkle with the toasted sesame seeds and reserved green onions. Divide between 4 plates and top each serving with an egg.

KUNG PAO CAULIFLOWER



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 16m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons peanut oil
6 small dried hot chile peppers
1 head cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 zucchini, cut into small cubes
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
6 scallions, sliced, whites and greens separated
1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce, plus more if needed
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon chili paste, plus more if needed
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 cup shelled peanuts

Steps:

  • Heat the peanut oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high to high heat. Add the chile peppers, cauliflower, zucchini, bell peppers and scallion whites. Cook, stirring, until the cauliflower has softened slightly and begins to char, about 5 minutes.
  • While the vegetables are cooking, stir together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, honey, chili paste, ginger, sesame oil, garlic and lime zest and juice in a small pitcher. Whisk in the cornstarch until completely dissolved.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the sauce. Cook, stirring continuously, until everything is coated in the sauce and the cauliflower is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes, adding up to 1/4 cup water if it looks dry. Add the peanuts and toss to coat. Taste and add more chili paste or soy as desired. Serve hot in a bowl, garnished with the reserved scallion greens.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Every other cauliflower soup recipe I tried lacked flavor, but this cheesy recipe packs a tasty punch! We like it with hot pepper sauce for a little extra kick. -Debbie Ohlhausen, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings (about 2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 medium head cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped celery
2-1/2 cups water
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon or 1 vegetable bouillon cube
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cups 2% milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 to 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower, carrot, celery, water and bouillon. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes or until vegetables are tender (do not drain)., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in the flour, salt and pepper until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the cheese until melted, adding hot pepper sauce if desired. Stir into the cauliflower mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 617mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

CHEESY CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 thin slices bacon, cut into small bits
1 white onion, finely diced
1 head cauliflower, broken into small florets
1/2 teaspoon Cajun spice, or more to taste
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 cups (2 quarts) low-sodium chicken broth
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
3 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese, plus more for serving
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, plus more for serving

Steps:

  • In a large pot, fry the bacon pieces over medium-high heat until crisp. Drain the bacon on a paper towel and set aside. Pour off the grease and return the pot to the stove.
  • Add the onions to the pot and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower, sprinkle with the Cajun spice and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper and cook, stirring, until the cauliflower starts turning golden brown, another 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Use an immersion blender to puree the mixture slightly, or all the way if you prefer. (Or use a regular blender; just don't fill too full.)
  • In a separate saucepan or skillet, melt the butter. Sprinkle in the flour and whisk to form a paste. Pour in the milk, then continue cooking until it thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the half-and-half.
  • Pour the white sauce into the soup. Turn the heat to medium high and bring back to a boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, stirring in the cheese and sour cream until the cheese is fully melted. Stir in the parsley.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve with a little extra cheese, a sprinkle of bacon and a sprinkle of parsley.

RICH CAULIFLOWER MASH



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Provided by Ree Drummond Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 tablespoons salted butter
1 large head cauliflower, broken into florets and the core sliced
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
2/3 cup heavy cream
Kosher salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Flat-leaf parsley, chopped, for garnish

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cauliflower florets, core slices, onion, garlic and rosemary. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the cream and a good pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let cook until the cauliflower has softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Use a blender or immersion blender to puree until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with parsley and serve.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 stick butter
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 celery stalk, finely diced
1 cauliflower head, cored and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 to 2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
Ground black pepper
1 heaping cup sour cream, at room temperature
Warm rolls or crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2stick of the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Then add the onions and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots and celery, and then stir and cook for a couple more minutes. Throw in the cauliflower. Then stir it around, cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the parsley, and then add the chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Meantime, make a simple white sauce: Melt the remaining 1/2stick butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Then whisk in the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, and then pour in the milk, whisking to combine. Remove the white sauce from the heat and pour in the half-and-half. Then pour this creamy mixture into the pot. Add 1 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste, and allow the soup to simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes. The soup will thicken slightly but shouldn't be overly thick. Give it a taste and add more salt if needed.
  • Now, this is the fun part: To serve the soup, place the room temperature sour cream in the bottom of a soup tureen (a very large serving bowl). Then add the whole pot of hot soup to the tureen.
  • Stir gently to combine, and then serve immediately with warm rolls and an appetite for something wonderful.
  • You will love everything about this.

CHICKPEA CURRY BOWL



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Ree's curry bowl quickly comes together for a warming dish reminiscent of Indian cuisine. She makes the dish her own with toppings of avocado and crispy fried onions.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups basmati rice
3 tablespoons salted butter
1 onion, sliced thin
2 cups small cauliflower florets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons curry powder
3 cloves garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons grated ginger
1 1/2 cups vegetable stock
Two 15-ounce cans chickpeas, drained and rinsed
One 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 cup frozen peas
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon chile paste
1 cup yogurt
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup fried onions
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup sliced scallions
2 to 4 naan breads, warmed

Steps:

  • Cook the basmati rice according to the package instructions.
  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over a medium-high heat. When the butter has melted, add the onion slices and cauliflower florets, then season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables begin to brown and soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder, garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the vegetable stock, scraping the bottom of the skillet. Add the chickpeas, coconut milk, frozen peas, honey and chile paste. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Serve the curry over the rice, topped with a dollop of yogurt, avocado, fried onions, cilantro and scallions, with the warmed naan bread on the side.

CAULIFLOWER SOUP (PIONEER WOMAN)



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Wow. Who knew cauliflower soup could be so exciting. I couldn't stop eating this. This is a definite make-again recipe. I skipped the sour cream and still loved it. If you want to make this a smoother, thicker soup--use an immersion blender to puree and cook an additional 10 minutes after pureeing. Recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman Cooks Food From My Frontier.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter
1/2 onion, finely dice
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 cauliflower head, cored and roughly chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
2 quarts low sodium chicken broth or 2 quarts chicken stock
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
1 -2 teaspoon salt
black pepper, to taste
1 cup sour cream (heaping, at room temperature)
crusty bread, for serving

Steps:

  • Melt 1/2 stick of butter in a heavy pot over medium heat, then add the onion and cook until translucent, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the carrot and celery.
  • Stir and cook for a few more minutes.
  • Throw in the cauliflower.
  • Stir it around, cover, and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes.
  • Add the minced parsley.
  • Add the chicken broth and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, make white sauce: Melt the remaining 1/2 stick of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Then whisk in the flour. Cook for a couple of minutes, then pour in the milk, whisking to combine.
  • Remove the white sauce from the heat and pour in the half-and-half.
  • Pour the white sauce mixture into the pot.
  • Add a teaspoon to 2 of salt and pepper to taste, and allow the soup to simmer for another 20 to 30 minutes.
  • The soup will thicken slightly but shouldn't be overly thick. Give it a taste and add additional salt or other seasonings as necessary.
  • To serve the soup, place the room temperature sour cream in the bottom of the soup tureen. Then addd the whole pot of hot soup to the tureen. Stir gently to combine and immediately serve with warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212, Fat 16.3, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 41.8, Sodium 371.9, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 4.4, Protein 7

PIONEER WOMAN'S CAULIFLOWER SOUP



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Make and share this Pioneer Woman's Cauliflower Soup recipe from Food.com.

Provided by plannermom

Categories     Cauliflower

Time 1h

Yield 8 bowls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter
1/2 onion, Finely Diced
1 carrot, finely diced
1 stalk celery, Finely Diced
2 cauliflower heads (roughly Chopped)
2 tablespoons parsley (fresh chopped or dry)
2 quarts low sodium chicken broth
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups whole milk
1 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons salt, to taste
1 cup heaping sour cream, Room Temperature

Steps:

  • In a large soup pot or dutch oven, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Add the onion and cook for a few minutes, or until it starts to turn brown. Add the carrots and celery and cook an additional couple of minutes. Add cauliflower and parsley and stir to combine. Cover and cook over very low heat for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, pour in chicken stock or broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter. Mix the flour with the milk and whisk to combine. Add flour-milk mixture slowly to the butter, whisking constantly. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup half-and-half. Add mixture to the simmering soup. Allow to simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Check seasoning and add more salt or pepper if necessary.
  • Just before serving, place the sour cream in a serving bowl or soup tureen. Add two to three ladles of hot soup into the tureen and stir to combine with the sour cream. Pour in remaining soup and stir.
  • Serve immediately.

Tips:

  • Choose the right cauliflower. Use fresh, firm cauliflower with tightly closed florets. Avoid cauliflower that is yellowing or has brown spots.
  • Cut the cauliflower into small pieces. This will help the soup cook evenly and quickly.
  • Use a good quality chicken broth. The broth is the base of the soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth that is flavorful and not too salty.
  • Don't overcook the cauliflower. Cauliflower cooks quickly, so it's important to keep an eye on it and remove it from the heat as soon as it is tender.
  • Season the soup to taste. Be sure to taste the soup and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or garlic powder.
  • Garnish the soup with fresh herbs. Fresh herbs such as parsley, cilantro, or chives can add a nice pop of color and flavor to the soup.

Conclusion:

Pioneer Woman's Cauliflower Soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. The soup is made with cauliflower, chicken broth, onion, garlic, and cheese. It is creamy, flavorful, and filling. The soup can be served with a variety of toppings, such as croutons, bacon, or shredded chicken. This soup is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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