Cream of Cauliflower Soup

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This recipe for cream of cauliflower soup is so good! I came up with this recipe in 1990, and I always make some modifications. We like lots of garlic as you can see! I use potatoes for thickening the soup rather than cream to keep the fat down. Sometimes I add or substitute other vegetables like broccoli and spinach.

Submitted by Vivien
Updated on April 22, 2024
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Cream of Cauliflower Soup garnished with fresh herbs and cauliflower florets in a bowl
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Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

  • 2 medium carrots, chopped

  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth

  • 1 head cauliflower, chopped

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Cream of Cauliflower Soup ingredients in glass bowls

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  2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

    Onions and garlic cooking in a pot on a burner

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  3. Add potatoes and carrots; cook and stir until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.

    Potatoes and carrots cooking in a pot on a burner

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  4. Pour in broth and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower, then cover, reduce the heat, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 10 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat.

    Cauliflower, potatoes and carrots cooking with broth in a pot on a burner

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  5. Purée soup with an immersion blender until smooth.

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  6. Return to the stove and stir in milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sherry over low heat. Cook until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Cream of Cauliflower Soup with milk, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and sherry in a pot on a burner

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  7. Garnish with parsley and enjoy!

    Cream of Cauliflower Soup garnished with fresh herbs in a white bowl

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194 Calories
5g Fat
33g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 476mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 33g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5g 17%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 54mg 60%
Calcium 85mg 7%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 702mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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