Cauliflower Cheese Soup

Creamy, comforting, and easy to prepare, this cauliflower cheese soup is perfect for cold winter nights.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 460 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup butter
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 4 stalks celery, diced
• 1 small yellow onion, diced
• ½ teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
• 1 head cauliflower
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, or more as needed
• 4 medium (blank)s carrots, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
• 3 cups milk, at room temperature
• 12 ounces freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place cauliflower into the bowl of a food processor and blend until finely chopped.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and continue to cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Pour in broth and cauliflower; increase heat to high. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer and cook until vegetables are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Meanwhile, melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add flour and cook for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk milk in slowly and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add Cheddar cheese slowly until completely combined.

Step 4

Pour broth from cauliflower mixture into an electric blender and puree to your desired consistency. Return to the saucepan. Pour cheese sauce into soup and stir well to combine.

Step 5

Serve in bowls and garnish with additional Cheddar cheese, if desired.