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Garnished Cheesy Cauliflower soup in a bowl .

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Andrea
Cheesy Cauliflower Soup is a simple and easy recipe.  This quick vegetarian soup is  made with the best cheese or top it with bacon. 
5 from 5 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
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Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories/serving 347 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup yellow onion chopped
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups Half and Half or milk
  • 2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cauliflower head chopped into bit sized pieces. About 5-6 cups
  • 1 ½ cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • ½ cup pepper jack cheese shredded
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard

Instructions

  • In a large pot, melt the butter on medium heat. Add the yellow onion and saute until the onion is translucent, about 5-7 minutes. Add flour and stir to make a roux. 
    Making a roux with butter, onion, and flour.
  • Slowly add half and half, stirring constantly. Add chicken broth and continue stirring. Add cauliflower and bring to a boil.  See photos above to check consistency.
    Adding the chicken broth and half and half to the flour and butter.
  • Reduce heat and bring to a  simmer. Cover the pot until cauliflower is tender. It will be easily pierced by a fork.
    Chopped cauliflower boiling in the half and half and chicken broth.
  • Place entire contents of the pot into a blender and blend until smooth. Make sure the steam can vent out. Pour the blended cauliflower liquid back into the pot. 
    Blending the softened cauliflower and liquid in the blender.
  • Add the shredded cheese, and mustard and stir until melted and smooth. 
    Adding the pepper jack cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and dijon mustard to the blended cauliflower soup.
  • Serve topped with additional cheese, bacon, or green onion.
    Bowl of cheesy cauliflower soup garnished with bacon bits and chives.

Notes

  1. This soup thickens once reheated. To thin the soup, at any time, add ½ cup of chicken broth at a time until the soup is the thickness you prefer. 
  2. Vegan Cheese - Use your favorite brand of vegan cheese at a 1:1 ratio to make this more vegan friendly.
    Vegetarian - make this soup a completely vegetarian soup by not garnishing with bacon bits or ham.
  4. If you want, you can use all cheddar cheese instead of a blend of pepper jack and cheddar cheese. 
  5. Try not to over-boil the cauliflower. Just boil until tender. It may start to smell bad if you overcook. 

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 347kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 15gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 863mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 761IUVitamin C: 48mgCalcium: 389mgIron: 1mg
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