Description
Indulge in a bowl of our creamy loaded cauliflower soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This velvety and rich soup combines fresh cauliflower, aromatic garlic, and sharp cheddar cheese, creating a heartwarming dish that will remind you of home-cooked meals. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this recipe is simple yet impressive enough for any gathering. Get ready to savor each spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium head cauliflower (about 4 cups chopped)
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for a dairy-free option)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- ½ cup crispy bacon bits (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in a tablespoon of olive oil until translucent and fragrant.
- Add the chopped cauliflower and pour in the vegetable broth until it covers the vegetables. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the cauliflower is tender (about 15 minutes).
- Blend the mixture until smooth using an immersion blender or transfer to a blender in batches.
- Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese over low heat until melted and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls and garnish with green onions and optional bacon bits.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 57mg