Print

Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower Soup

Easy Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower Soup Recipe - Perfect Comfort Food
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

Rich, velvety soup made with fresh cauliflower and sharp cheddar cheese. Perfect comfort food ready in 40 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 medium head fresh cauliflower (1 to 1.5 pounds), cut into florets
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
  • 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Wash cauliflower and cut into bite-sized florets. Peel and chop stem into small chunks.
  2. Finely chop onion and mince garlic, keeping separate.
  3. Heat oil or butter in large pot over medium heat. Cook onions until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
  5. Add cauliflower florets and stems with vegetable broth. Bring to boil, then simmer.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until cauliflower is completely fork-tender.
  7. Use immersion blender to blend mixture until completely smooth and creamy, about 45-60 seconds.
  8. Slowly stir in milk or cream, heating gently for 3-5 minutes without boiling to prevent curdling.
  9. Gradually add shredded cheddar one handful at a time, stirring until each addition melts completely. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

  • Fresh cheese melts better than pre-shredded for smoothest texture. Use sharp or extra sharp cheddar for best flavor.
  • For dairy-free version, substitute full-fat coconut milk and nutritional yeast. Don’t boil after adding dairy to prevent curdling.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://www.benefitiany.com/creamy-cheddar-cauliflower-soup/