Full of savory flavor, this easy creamy cauliflower soup recipe is low carb comfort ready in 30 minutes.
Highlights From Holly’s Kitchen
- Flavor: This homemade cream of cauliflower soup has the best savory flavor with mellow garlic, sweet onion, and herbaceous notes. It’s made rich and velvety with melted cream cheese and gently blended vegetables.
- Technique: This simple creamy soup is a blend of sautéing, simmering, and blending, which builds layers of flavor and achieves a smooth, creamy texture without heavy cream or flour.
- Time-Saving Tip: Use pre-cut cauliflower florets, onion, and garlic (available in most grocery stores) to cut down on prep time. This can save up to 10 minutes and get your soup simmering fast.
Cauli-Crafted Ingredients
- Cauliflower: Look for the freshest one you can find, one with no dark spots. Deepen the flavor profile by roasting cauliflower first before adding it to the soup.
- Dairy: Full-fat cream cheese will give the best flavor and texture.
- Broth: A quality store bought chicken broth lends a delicious flavor. Nothing beats homemade broth, so use it if you have it.
Cauliflower Soup Swaps
- For an even more rich soup, add half-and-half or heavy cream. Cheddar will melt well, thicken the soup, and add a lot of flavor.
- Vegetable broth is a great alternative for vegans, and you can add a dash or two of coconut aminos if you want to bump up the umami taste.
- Add broccoli, mushrooms, bacon, sausage, or diced ham.
- Season with nutmeg, cayenne, or smoked paprika.
- Add chicken and make a chunky chicken version.
How To Make Cauliflower Soup
- In a large saucepan, cook onion and garlic in butter (full recipe below).
- Add cauliflower, chicken broth, celery, and seasonings to the pot and simmer.
- Add cream cheese and blend until smooth.
- Serve immediately with rolls or cloud bread.
Soup-er Smart Tips
- For the best texture, cream soups are often served fresh off the stove instead of reheated. But you can make them ahead of time too. Just leave out the dairy, then add and blend before serving.
- For easy prep and cleanup, use a hand blender if you have one. Be sure to fully immerse the head of the blender in the soup before turning it on to avoid spatters. A hand masher can also be used for a chunkier soup.
Soup For Tomorrow
- Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator for up to four days, or in the freezer up to six months.
- You can also repurpose this soup in other recipes. Turn it into a curried soup or add to an enchilada casserole. Versatile cauliflower goes with practically anything.
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Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Just a few simple ingredients and 30 minutes are all you need for this creamy cauliflower soup recipe.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 celery ribs diced
- 6 cups cauliflower florets
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups chicken broth not low sodium
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh parsley and chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, cook onion and garlic until tender.
- Add celery, cauliflower, chicken broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 minutes uncovered (until tender).
- Remove bay leaf and discard. Mix in cream cheese. Use a hand blender to blend and thicken the soup. Pulse when blending to leave a few chunks for texture.
- Taste and season with salt & pepper. Garnish and serve.
Notes
- 6 cups cauliflower = about 1 pound
- This recipe can be made ahead! Just leave out the dairy and then add and blend right before serving.
- Use a hand blender for quick and easy blending. Fully immerse the head of the blender in the soup to avoid spatters.
- Use a hand masher for a chunkier soup.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container for 4 days and in the freezer for 6 months.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1.25cups | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 1075mg | Potassium: 725mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 657IU | Vitamin C: 91mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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Next day on the califlower soup gets better every day. I send everyone to pintrest. Never had a bad recipe.
So glad to hear how much you love the soup Sandra! I always love it the next day too.
Really lovely, easy to make soup. Will definitely make it again. Thanks.
Thank you, Ann! So glad you enjoyed it.
I’ve made this recipe several times and always get raves!sherry
Sherry, that’s amazing to hear, Sherry! I’m so glad the recipe has been a hit every time you make it. Thank you for sharing your experience! Happy cooking!