• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
Simple Healthy Kitchen
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • Popular Recipes
    • Dinner
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Juices & Smoothies
    • Salads
    • Sides
    • Slow Cooker
    • Soups
    • Vegan
  • What’s in Season?
  • Contact
    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • What’s in Season?
  • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Home
    • About
    • Recipe Index
    • What’s in Season?
    • Contact
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Fall Produce

    Creamy Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup

    Last Updated January 28, 2022. Originally Published September 24, 2014 By Susan 10 Comments

    Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

    cauliflower and cheddar soup

    It’s One Pot Wednesday..today’s easy, one-pot meal idea : Creamy Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup.
    This soup is a bit like an optical illusion. Where you see something one way, but in reality it is something different. In this case, the soup is SO creamy you would swear it has to have cream, and a lot of it! When in fact there is no cream at all ! The magic happens when you puree the cooked cauliflower and sprinkle in some cheddar cheese. Yum Yum GOOD!

    You’ll start by cooking some chopped onions in a tad of butter in a large soup pan. I’d normally say skip the butter and substitute some olive oil, but I think in this case it just helps the overall flavor of the soup. Just sayin’ …everything in moderation, right? (Oh course, if you're so inclined ..by all means substitute for olive oil, or whatever you wish. It’s still going to be out of this world GOOD!).

    After the onions are cooked you’re going to add the garlic and the cauliflower, and cook for about 10 min. until the cauliflower gets soft (and a bit translucent). Add in the vegetable broth and a cup of milk and let the cauliflower cook for about 30 min.

    cauliflower

    To keep this recipe to a true one-pot…you’ll need an immersion blender to puree the cauliflower in the same pot until it’s smooth. No worries if you don’t have one, you can always use a blender or a food processor, you’ll just want to process the cauliflower in batches.

    This soup has become my “go-to” when I want something filling and delicious, but don’t want a lot of calories (1 serving has about 150 cal.) . I’ve been making a big pot of it on the weekend and having it though out the week. For that reason I decided an immersion blender would be a nice addition to my ever growing kitchen gadget collection. ( see, I can rationalize any gadget purchase ..hee hee) I got this one…the Cuisinart Immersion Blender in the brushed chrome color. It wasn’t until after I had already ordered it that I discovered it comes in a ton of colors. Even a color called “pink champagne” which is exactly what it looks like…all bubbly and classy with a hint of pink…dang! (disclosure- both of those links are affiliate links and will take you to Amazon to check out Cuisinart Immersion Blenders in many colors).

    61e1dtZ0qcL._SY45dth=

    The final step is adding in the cheddar cheese and letting it melt and get all fabulous. Top with croutons (or crackers), a sprinkle of shredded cheddar and some chopped chives. Serve with some crusty artisan bread, or along side a green salad, or a grilled cheese sandwich.

    I’m thinking to add a little curry to my next batch just to shake things up..because I’m a rebel like that!

    cheddar and cauliflower soup

     

    Print Recipe Pin Recipe

    Creamy Cauliflower and Cheddar Soup

    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time45 mins
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 159kcal
    Author: Susan | SimpleHealthyKitchen.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup onions chopped
    • 2 Tablespoons butter
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 medium head of cauliflower trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
    • 4 cups vegetable broth low sodium
    • 1 cup milk
    • 4 ounces cheddar cheese grated ( about 1 cup)
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until soft (approx 6-8 min.). Add the garlic and cauliflower pieces and stir occasionally, until cauliflower begins to soften and turn translucent (approx. 10 min. ).
    • Add vegetable broth and milk and bring to a boil. Once boiling reduce heat and continue to cook for approx.. 30 min. until the cauliflower is very tender.
    • Turn off the heat and let soup cool slightly. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup in the pot until it is smooth ( If you do not have an immersion blender you can also puree the soup in batches in a blender or food processor).
    • Turn on the heat to medium-low and sprinkle in cheese. Stir until the cheese is thoroughly melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    • Top with croutons or crackers, a little extra shredded cheddar cheese, and chopped chives.
    • Serve with a crusty loaf of artisan bread for a lite but filling meal.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 7.7g | Fat: 11.1g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 33.7mg | Sodium: 282.1mg | Fiber: 2.3g | Sugar: 3.3g
    Share on Facebook Pin Recipe
    Tried this recipe? Pin it for later!Mention @shkitchen or tag #simplehealthykitchen!

     

    Share on pinterest
    Pinterest
    Share on twitter
    Twitter
    Share on facebook
    Facebook
    Share on reddit
    Reddit
    Share on tumblr
    Tumblr
    Share on stumbleupon
    Stumbleupon
    Share on yummly
    Yummly
    Share on email
    Email
    Share on print
    Print
    « Healthy Oven Baked Falafel
    French Toast Muffins with Blueberry Sauce »

    About Susan

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Ann T

      May 11, 2019 at 10:43 am

      Made this today! Delicious! Had to sub chicken broth as I had no vege broth.

      Reply
    2. Hlwillcox

      November 30, 2018 at 2:12 pm

      Made this today for lunch and it was very good. Only thing I’d do differently is steam or roast another head of cauliflower to add “chunks” to the soup.

      Reply
      • Susan

        December 09, 2018 at 5:34 pm

        Thanks! Love the idea of adding some extra cauliflower "chunks" to the soup!

        Reply
    3. Jill

      August 30, 2015 at 8:48 am

      I always buy the pre-washed and pre-cut cauliflower. Do you think this recipe would call for one bag which is 16 ounces?

      Reply
      • Susan

        August 30, 2015 at 9:53 am

        Jill,yes.. I think a 16oz. package would be just fine! Hope you enjoy!

        Reply
    4. Sam

      November 24, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      I admit I was a bit nervous making this with the short and simple list of ingredients - I thought it might be decent but not great, but my husband and I loved it! Really, really good; perfect texture and flavor. We will definitely be making it regularly. I love that this is cheap, quick and easy, vegetarian, and good for you! I am always looking for recipes with those qualities, but it's hard to find them all in one, so thank you!

      Reply
      • Susan

        November 30, 2014 at 12:23 pm

        Sam- glad you two enjoyed it! and thanks for the feedback!

        Reply
    5. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      September 25, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      I cannot remember the last time that I had a cauliflower soup! This looks incredibly delicious.. definitely a recipe that I must recreate.. thanks for sharing.

      Reply
    6. Alessandra // the foodie teen

      September 24, 2014 at 11:04 am

      That sounds delicious! I love using cauliflower to make soups creamier - it's such a wonderful, versatile ingredient!

      Reply
      • Susan

        September 24, 2014 at 9:25 pm

        Thanks Alessandra...I couldn't agree more!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi I'm Susan!

    Thanks for stopping by Simple Healthy Kitchen- a food blog featuring simple healthy meal ideas that can be prepared in 30 min. or less, using seasonally fresh ingredients. Read More…

    GET THE LATEST RECIPES

    Visit our sister site- Healthy Instant Pot Recipes

    Footer

    GET THE LATEST RECIPES !

    • Bloglovin
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

    As Seen On:

    Logos of publications Simple Healthy Kitchen has been seen on. Listed are Buzz Feed, NBC News, Country Living, People Food and Woman's Day

    • Home
    • About
    • Recipes
    • What's in Season?
    • Contact
    • Privacy Policy & Disclosures

    Copyright © 2023