This easy cauliflower soup recipe is thick, creamy and delicious. If you like cauliflower, you will love this delicious soup.
I’m happy and not just because this soup is scrumptious.
I’m happy because Christopher has come around. His opinion of soup has changed.
Hallelujah!
He never really considered it a proper meal. He always thought it was a side dish… of sorts. Here are his actual words when he tasted some of this soup.
“Wow, I like soup now.”
I just blinked at him. Who is this man that I’ve been married to for 28 years? Is this a pod person? All these questions rolled around in my head as I sat there blinking.
“Did you hear me?” He asked.
“Yes, I just don’t believe it.”
He chuckled and spooned some more soup in his mouth.
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Helpful tips
- I prefer to use a large cauliflower but if you can only medium/small, use two.
- Immersion blenders are a must have because it makes it easy to blend things in a pan. Which means you have less mess than if you were to transfer the soup in batches to a blender.
- A good stockpot is also a great addition to any kitchen. I use my Dutch oven a lot when I need a stockpot.
- For the sour cream dribbles, I spoon some sour cream in a sandwich bag and cut the corner off and pipe it on the soup.
How to make the easy cauliflower soup
Pre-step
Grab a Dutch oven or stock pot.
Step one
Gather the ingredients – large head of cauliflower, onion, celery and chicken broth.
Step two
Chop up the cauliflower. (A)
Step three
Heat Dutch oven on medium. Add oil and once that heats up, add the chopped onion, celery, herbs and spices and sauté for 8 minutes. (B)
Step four
Add broth and cauliflower. (C)
Step five
Stir and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes or until the cauliflower is tender. (D)
Step six
Take out a four pieces of cauliflower and set aside.
Use an immersion blender and blend until the soup is smooth.
Step seven
Ladle the soup into two bowls and place two pieces of cauliflower on top of each bowl and dribble a little sour cream over the soup.
Now for the overhead shot.
I hope you enjoyed this easy cauliflower soup recipe. It is creamy, dreamy and delicious!
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Easy Cauliflower Soup | Creamy Delicious
Ingredients
- 1 cauliflower large head
- large onion chopped into smallish chunks
- 1 celery 1 stalk, sliced and then sliced in half
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste or garlic cloves crushed
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 32 ounces chicken broth or vegetable for vegetarian recipe
Garnish
- dribbles of sour cream
Instructions
- Heat pan on medium, once that heats up, add oil
- Add onions, celery, garlic, thyme and salt and sauté for 10 minutes
- Add chicken broth and cauliflower and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and let cook for 15 minutes or until cauliflower is done
- Fish out a few pieces of cauliflower and set aside for serving
- Ladle in bowls
- Place a piece of cauliflower on top and dribble some sour cream on top. I use a small sandwich bag and fill it with 2 tablespoons of sour cream. I cut a little hole in the corner of the bag and squeeze it on the soup
- Eat
- Smile
- Enjoy
Equipment
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- I prefer to use a large cauliflower but if you can only medium/small, use two.
- Immersion blenders are a must have because it makes it easy to blend things in a pan. Which means you have less mess than if you were to transfer the soup in batches to a blender.
- A good stockpot is also a great addition to any kitchen. I use my Dutch oven a lot when I need a stockpot.
- For the sour cream dribbles, I spoon some sour cream in a sandwich bag and cut the corner off and pipe it on the soup.
Stephanie@ApplesforCJ
I’m a big fan of cauliflower so I’ll definitely be trying this soup…maybe even tonight. Glad you finally got the hubby on board with soup and he understands it is a proper meal.
Elaine
Hehe. Me too Stephanie! Thank you for your comment!
Denisse | Le Petit Eats
I love cauliflower soup! It’s like a healthier version of potato soup 🙂
Elaine
Exactly Denisse! Thanks so much!
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
I love it when my husband finally sees the light (aka agrees with me!) This soup looks amazing.
Elaine
Lol Sue!! Thanks!
Veena Azmanov
mmm … this easy cauliflower soup looks so tender! It’s so easy! I really love cauliflower! This is perfect for me. This is a great idea for my lunch or dinner. Looks very tasty! Thank you for sharing this great recipe! YUM!!
Elaine
Thanks so much Veena!! 🙂 I love this soup!
Leslie
There is so much hype about the lowly cauliflower, and it is totally deserved. This soup looks so delicious. A nice chunk of gluten’free bread would make this a perfect meal.
Elaine
Thanks Leslie! I agree, that bread would be a great addition!
Cindy Gordon
This recipe looks amazing! We are HUGE cauliflower fans in this house! Going on the menu plan stat!
Elaine
Woohoo! Thanks Cindy! And as you’re vegetarian, you can use veggie broth and it’s just as good!
Christopher
I would never have dreamed of cauliflower as the basis for a soup, let alone one as delicious as this one. Apparently my food imagination could use some encouragement!
Elaine
Lol Christopher! Glad you finally saw the light!
Jacqui
I have to say that was a really easy recipe. And it is so good. Also made your bacon wrap marinated scallops. They were amazing. Won’t be able to eat plan scallops wrapped in bacon again. My guest love them. Thank you
Jacqui
I have to say that was a really easy recipe. And it is so good. Also made your bacon wrap marinated scallops. They were amazing. Won’t be able to eat plan scallops wrapped in bacon again. My guest love them. Thank you!