CHEESY CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER SOUP
This soup is a beautiful creamy white and shows really well in a dish with some bright color. Serve it hot with crumbled bacon and chunky croutons... maybe even a little extra shredded cheese and you have a winner!
Provided by Heidi Hoerman
Categories Cream Soups
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. In a soup pot or Dutch oven, saute the sliced shallots in the olive oil until translucent.
- 2. Add the chicken broth and cauliflower and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is soft.
- 3. Using an immersion blender, blend the hot broth and cauliflower until somewhat smooth. (If you do not have an immersion blender, allow the soup to cool and then blend or mash.)
- 4. Add the milk and cheese and heat through, stirring fairly constantly, until the cheese melts. Do not continue to cook to avoid scorching.
- 5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with the salt and pepper. If you have used purchased chicken broth you may need no salt at this point. If you prefer, use white pepper to avoid dark spots in the soup.
- 6. Serve hot, topped with garnishes such as cilantro, bacon, and homemade croutons (recipe follows)
- 7. To make the croutons: Preheat the oven to 350F. While the broth and cauliflower cook, cut two or more slices of Italian bread into cubes. Put about 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large bowl. Toss the bread cubes in the olive oil, moving quickly to distribute the oil among the cubes. Optionally, add a seasoning or dried herb mix and toss the cubes again. Distribute the cubes in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake in the middle of the oven for 10 minutes. Turn off the oven, turn over the croutons for even cooking, and return to the still warm oven to continue toasting. The croutons will be warm and ready when the soup is ready.
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Fakon Empire Tv
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very filling and satisfying.
Connor Sangan
[email protected]I'm always looking for new soup recipes and this one is a winner. It's so easy to make and it's packed with flavor.
Ki Fowler
[email protected]This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and cheesy.
Suyaib Shuvo
[email protected]I've never made cauliflower soup before, but this recipe made it easy. I'll definitely be making it again.
Sumi Kona
[email protected]This soup is a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love it!
Mdmamun Mamun
[email protected]I'm allergic to dairy, so I used a dairy-free cheese alternative. The soup was still delicious!
Farid Khan Ahmadzai
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's a great hands-off meal.
Derick Mcnolte
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover cauliflower. It's also a very affordable meal.
Jona Lopez
[email protected]This soup is so creamy and flavorful. I can't believe it's made with cauliflower!
Ch M Aslam Gujjar
[email protected]I love that this soup is made with cauliflower. It's a great way to get my veggies in.
Aaliyah
[email protected]I've made this soup many times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.
Sayem Sajib
[email protected]This soup was a lot of work for not a lot of payoff. The flavor was just okay.
Hridoy Sarkar
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my soup turned out grainy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Samichha Chy
[email protected]This soup was a bit bland for my taste. I think it needed more seasoning.
rahman pro
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and very tasty. I added a bit of extra garlic and pepper to give it a little more flavor.
I Am Hippo
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cauliflower, but this soup was surprisingly good! The cheese sauce really makes it.
Rickie Sheppard
[email protected]This soup was a hit at my party! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy cauliflower florets on top.
Aasif Raja
[email protected]I've been looking for a good cauliflower soup recipe and this one is a keeper! It's easy to make and so creamy and flavorful. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional cream soups.
Callum Hurst
[email protected]This soup was absolutely delicious! I made it last night for dinner and my family loved it. The cauliflower was perfectly tender and the cheese sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.