Description
This Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup is a creamy and flavorful dish perfect for a comforting meal. Roasting cauliflower and garlic brings out their natural sweetness, while the addition of sharp cheddar cheese adds a rich and savory depth to the soup.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Soup:
- 1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Soup Base:
- 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cauliflower florets on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Slice the top off the garlic bulb to expose the cloves, drizzle with remaining olive oil, wrap in foil, and place on the baking sheet. Roast for 30–35 minutes until cauliflower is tender and lightly browned and garlic is soft.
- Prepare the Soup: In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves out of the bulb and add to the pot along with roasted cauliflower. Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes, then use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth. Stir in milk, cheddar cheese, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Serve: Cook over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is creamy. Serve hot, garnished with chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of milk.
- You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a slight kick.
- This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop, Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
