Best 6 Two Cheese Potato Cauliflower Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our Two-Cheese Potato Cauliflower Soup, a velvety blend of flavors that will warm your soul. This hearty soup combines the earthy taste of cauliflower with the creamy richness of two types of cheese, creating a symphony of flavors in every spoonful. Whether you're a vegetarian seeking a satisfying meal or a cheese enthusiast craving a gooey indulgence, this soup caters to all palates.

This recipe offers two variations to suit your dietary preferences and taste buds. The classic version tantalizes with a combination of cheddar and Parmesan cheese, while the vegan alternative swaps the dairy for a luscious blend of nutritional yeast and almond milk, ensuring a creamy texture and a delightful cheesy flavor. Both variations promise an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more.

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CHEESY CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO SOUP



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"This soup is a variation of one I tried at a restaurant. Even people who hate cauliflower love it!" -Trisha Kruse, Eagle, Idaho

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cauliflower
1 cup frozen sliced carrots
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
2-1/4 cups water, divided
2 cups 2% milk
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of potato soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the vegetables, onion, bouillon and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are tender., Stir in the milk, soup, garlic powder and nutmeg. Combine cornstarch and remaining water until smooth; gradually stir into soup. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in cheese until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 10g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 1168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CAULIFLOWER POTATO SOUP



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Creamy & cheesy Cauliflower Potato Soup is perfect for lunch, dinner, or to freeze for future meals!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Dinner     Lunch     Soup

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 slices bacon (chopped)
½ onion (diced)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups whole milk
1 pound baking potatoes (about 2 cups peeled and diced)
2 cups cauliflower florets (washed & dried)
1 tablespoon cornstarch (or as needed)
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Kosher salt to taste
black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a medium pot over medium heat until crispy and browned. Remove the bacon leaving the fat in the pot.
  • Stir in the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook one minute more.
  • Add chicken broth, milk, potatoes and cauliflower. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove about 1 cup of vegetables, chop, and set aside. Blend soup with a hand blender and bring back to a boil.
  • Combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water. Stir into simmering soup to thicken (add more if needed).
  • Remove from heat and stir in chopped vegetables and cheese. Season to taste with salt & pepper.
  • Top with crispy bacon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.5 cups, Calories 357 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 752 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 9 g

CAULIFLOWER AND POTATO SOUP WITH CHEDDAR CHEESE



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Whether you're looking for a great soup for lunch with sandwiches, or for a dinner party soup course, this cauliflower-potato soup is perfect.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Appetizer     Entree     Soup

Time 1h5m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 cups onions (chopped)
1 cup celery (chopped)
1 large cauliflower head (broken into small florets, about 6 to 8 cups of florets )
3 medium potatoes (yellow or gold, peeled and cubed)
1/2 teaspoon garlic (finely minced)
4 to 6 cups chicken broth ( divided )
1 cup cream ( light cream or heavy cream )
12 ounces Cheddar cheese (shredded sharp, or a combination of sharp and mild Cheddars)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (ground)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne (ground)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
Sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, heat the butter over medium heat. Add the onions, chopped celery, cauliflower, potatoes, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 8 to 10 minutes. Add 4 to 5 cups of chicken broth , or enough to cover the vegetables. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to low and simmer for about 25 to 35 minutes until vegetables are very tender.
  • Stir in the cream, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, nutmeg, cayenne, and pepper.
  • Using a blender, purée the soup in about 4 batches until smooth. You could also use an immersion/handheld blender right in the pan. Return the puréed soup to the stovetop and heat through, adding more chicken broth if a thinner soup is desired. Taste and add salt, as needed.
  • Garnish the soup with a drizzling of extra virgin olive oil, or a chili or garlic infused olive oil. It would also be delicious with flavored croutons, fresh chopped chives, a little diced cooked bacon, or a swirl of sour cream or roasted red pepper puree.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 82 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 2569 mg, Sugar 8 g, Fat 25 g, ServingSize 10 Servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CAULIFLOWER POTATO SOUP



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A yummy cauliflower and potato soup that tastes just like potato soup. Serve topped with shredded cheese.

Provided by AMYL22

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Potato Soup Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 head cauliflower, stemmed and chopped
2 large red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 baby carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices, or more to taste
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes, or to taste
water, or as needed
1 cube chicken bouillon
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup
½ cup milk
½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1 tablespoon bacon bits, or more to taste
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, or more to taste
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Stir cauliflower, potatoes, carrots, and onion flakes together in a pot; add enough water to cover and stir in chicken bouillon cube. Bring to a simmer and cook until cauliflower is tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer vegetable mixture and about 1 cup cooking liquid to a slow cooker. Stir cream of chicken soup, milk, cream cheese, and bacon bits into vegetable mixture.
  • Cook on Low, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hours.
  • Stir parsley into soup and continue cooking until vegetable are tender and flavors blend, 1/2 to 1 1/2 hours. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.6 calories, Carbohydrate 45.8 g, Cholesterol 55.6 mg, Fat 20.3 g, Fiber 6.9 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 1087.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

CREAM OF CAULIFLOWER CHEESE & POTATO SOUP



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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

1 head cauliflower (cut up)
4 medium sized potatoes
1 leek, chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon basil
3 bay leaves
5 1/2 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
1 cup cream
oil
butter
baguette, slices
gruyere cheese

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Prep your veggies: Before you start cooking, take the time to wash and chop your vegetables. This will save you time and hassle later on.
  • Use a good quality vegetable broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a good quality broth. Look for a broth that is low in sodium and has a rich flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd your pot: When you're adding your vegetables to the pot, don't overcrowd it. This will prevent the vegetables from cooking evenly.
  • Season to taste: Once your soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or herbs.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: There are many different ways to serve this soup. You can top it with shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, or a dollop of sour cream.

Conclusion:

This two-cheese potato cauliflower soup is a delicious and comforting meal that is perfect for a cold night. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this soup a try.

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