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Velvety Creamy Cauliflower Soup for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

A close-up of a bowl of creamy white cauliflower soup topped generously with chopped green chives.
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This easy cauliflower soup delivers rich, velvety comfort. It is a simple, healthy recipe perfect for a warm weeknight dinner or an elegant starter. You achieve a silky smooth texture using basic ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or unsweetened almond milk for a lighter version)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • Optional garnish: shredded cheddar cheese, fresh chives

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic burn.
  4. Add the cauliflower florets and vegetable broth to the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the cauliflower is very tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the pot from the heat. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until it is completely smooth and velvety. Alternatively, carefully transfer the soup in batches to a standard blender and blend until silky smooth, then return it to the pot.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream (or almond milk), salt, and pepper. Heat gently over low heat until warmed through; do not boil after adding the cream.
  7. Taste the cauliflower soup and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve your homemade warm soup immediately, topped with shredded cheddar cheese and fresh chives if desired.

Notes

  • For a deeper flavor, roast the cauliflower florets at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes before adding them to the pot with the broth. This creates a roasted cauliflower soup base.
  • To keep this recipe low carb, skip the optional cheese garnish.
  • If you prefer a cheesy cauliflower chowder flavor, stir in 1/2 cup of grated sharp cheddar cheese during the last step until melted.

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