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Creamy, Garlicky Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup
Cauliflower simmered until completely tender then pureed yields a luxe, velvety soup without any cream. A good dose of garlic and sharp cheddar cheese adds big flavor to the mild, subtly sweet vegetable. If you own an immersion blender and would like to puree the soup directly in the pot, do so after the cauliflower mixture has cooled for five minutes. Add all of the cheese to the pot, then blend; the texture will be a little less smooth than when processed in a conventional blender but the flavor still will be great.
4 to 6
Servings
45 minutes
20 minutes active
Ingredients
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2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
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1
large yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
Directions
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01In a large pot over medium, heat the oil until shimmering. Stir in the onion, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt, then cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is softened but not browned, 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the paprika and the cauliflower, then add the broth and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook until the cauliflower is fully tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Cool, uncovered, for about 5 minutes.
Reviews
April 12, 2023
Holy Cauliflower!
This soup is amazing! The flavor was wonderfully garlicky and the you would swear that it is made with heavy cream based on the creamy texture. Super easy to make. The only variation I did was I substituted 4 wedges of laughing cow cheese for the 2 cups of white cheddar cheese to limit the calories. It’s an amazing recipe!
March 9, 2023
Update
It freezes perfectly. I really like this soup!
February 15, 2023
Great Soup!
Wooster sauce is a great idea! We sprinkled Everything Bagel on top last night. Delish. An instant hit. I hope it freezes well. Individual portions for lunch! Yum
March 30, 2025
Easy Rich Soup
This soup is great! It is a little basic texture-wise, but is a great base to customize. Homemade croutons, green onions, one person’s suggestion of Everything Bagel seasoning was genius! My controversial topping: Tajin. It added spice and tang. This is hearty enough for a simple meal.
January 20, 2025
Winter Comfort!
Definitely don't miss cream with the addition of the cheddar cheese. I increased the amount of smoked paprika after tasting before serving. I loaded the food processor with most of the cauliflower and a bit of the liquid to make it a bit easier and safer to process. After the initial puree I was able to add the rest of the cauliflower. Probably not as smooth as it would have been if I had done it in batches but I hate the batch process. Normally I would have used my immersion blender but the food processor had just been used to shred the cheese! Topped with minced chives.
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