Description
Creamy cauliflower soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly days or impressing guests with minimal effort. This velvety, rich dish is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it an eye-catching centerpiece for any meal. With fresh ingredients and a few simple steps, you can create a bowl of warmth that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium cauliflower head (about 2 lbs), chopped into florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or chives) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the cauliflower by removing leaves and chopping it into florets.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Add cauliflower florets and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower is tender (10-12 minutes).
- Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. Alternatively, blend in batches in a regular blender.
- Return the pot to low heat; stir in cream or coconut milk and warm through (about 5 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg