Description
Indulge in the warmth of this Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower & Roasted Garlic Soup Recipe, a perfect comfort dish for chilly evenings. This velvety soup combines the richness of sharp cheddar cheese with the sweet depth of roasted garlic, creating a delightful blend that both satisfies and warms the soul. Ideal as a starter for gatherings or as a hearty main dish, it’s packed with healthy ingredients like cauliflower and can be easily customized to suit your taste. Whether served with crusty bread or garnished with fresh herbs, this soup is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 bulb garlic, roasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping cauliflower and dicing onion. Roast garlic until golden.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion until translucent.
- Add chopped cauliflower and roasted garlic to the pot. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender or immersion blender.
- Return to low heat; stir in milk or cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm in bowls garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg