This Cauliflower Soup is rich and creamy and brimming with fresh cauliflower florets and other fresh vegetables. Freshly grated cheddar cheese finishes this delicious soup. and it’s the perfect comforting and satisfying soup on a chilly day.

Cauliflower Soup.

If you like cauliflower, you’re gonna love this creamy delicious soup, and if you’re looking for a comforting and satisfying soup, you’ve come to the right place! You just might want to double this soup recipe!

A bowl of creamy Cauliflower Soup.

Ingredients for Soup!

  • Cauliflower
  • Carrots
  • Celery
  • Chicken or vegetable bouillon
  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Yellow cheddar cheese
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How To Make the Soup!

  1. Add cauliflower, carrots, celery, water, and bouillon to a soup pot or dutch oven.  Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.  Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are fork-tender.  Set aside and don’t drain.
  2. Melt butter in a medium skillet or saucepan over medium heat.  Whisk in flour, salt, pepper, and milk.  Whisk constantly until the flour has time to cook out and the mixture thickens about 1 1/2 minutes.  Reduce the heat to low, add the cheese and stir until melted. 
  3. Pour the cheese mixture over the vegetables and gently mix to combine. Allow soup to sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Creamy Cauliflower Soup in a black soup bowl.

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A black bowl full of creamy Cauliflower Soup.

Cauliflower Soup

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  • Author: Cindy @mycountrytable
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: soup
  • Method: cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cauliflower Soup is incredibly creamy and full of flavor and it takes no time to make.  You can make it a day ahead and it’s every bit as good!


Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 medium to large head cauliflower, (break into florets)
  • 1/2 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/3 cup celery, diced small
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons of chicken or vegetable bouillon
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups whole or 2% milk
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, freshly shredded from a bar (I used medium yellow cheddar)


Instructions

  1. To a soup pot or dutch oven, add the cauliflower, carrots, celery, water, and bouillon.  Bring to a boil over medium high heat.  Reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until the vegetables are fork-tender.  Set aside and don’t drain.
  2. Melt the butter in a medium skillet or saucepan over medium heat.  Whisk in the flour, salt, and pepper, then the milk.  Whisk constantly until the flour has time to cook out and the mixture thickens about 1 1/2 minutes.  Reduce the heat to low, add the cheese and stir until melted. 
  3. Pour the cheese mixture over the vegetables and gently mix to combine.  Allow soup to sit for 5 minutes and serve.
  4. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.    

Notes

  • When reheating refrigerated soup, if it’s a little thick, add 3 to 4 tablespoons of milk.
A bowl of creamy Cauliflower Soup.