Description
Warm and creamy, Cauliflower Cheddar Vegetable Soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. This rich soup blends fresh vegetables with sharp cheddar cheese, creating a satisfyingly delicious meal. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower head (about 4 cups, chopped)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 stalks celery (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the cauliflower into bite-sized florets, dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and crush the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic, carrots, and celery; cook until tender.
- Add cauliflower florets and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 20 minutes until cauliflower is tender.
- Blend the soup until smooth using an immersion blender or stand blender. Return to pot over low heat.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted. For extra creaminess, add heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg