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Bowl of creamy cauliflower soup topped with cream, olive oil, and fresh herbs. Bowl of creamy cauliflower soup topped with cream, olive oil, and fresh herbs.

Creamy, Dreamy Cauliflower Soup

A smooth and cozy cauliflower soup made with potatoes, onion, garlic, milk, and chicken broth. Naturally creamy, simple, and comforting.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
rest time 0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 145
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 medium head cauliflower about 2 lb (1 kg), cut into florets, stalk roughly chopped
  • 8 oz potatoes 250 g, peeled and roughly diced
  • 1 large onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 cups chicken broth or stock
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Optional garnish
  • Fresh thyme
  • Cream for drizzling
  • Olive oil for drizzling

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon
  • Immersion blender

Method
 

  1. Add the cauliflower, potatoes, onion, garlic, milk, and chicken broth to a large pot.
  2. Season with salt.
  3. Cover the pot and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  4. Cook for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the cauliflower and potatoes are very tender.
  5. Blend with an immersion blender until smooth and creamy.
  6. Season with black pepper and adjust the salt to taste.
  7. Serve warm with cream, olive oil, and fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 145kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 7gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 520mgPotassium: 720mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 190IUVitamin C: 78mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg

Notes

  • Add more broth or milk after blending if you prefer a thinner soup.
  • Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • For a richer soup, drizzle cream on top before serving.
  • Fresh thyme is a great garnish for cauliflower soup.
  • Blend until very smooth for the best creamy texture.

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