Creamy Cauliflower Soup – Quick, Cozy & Flavorful
This creamy cauliflower soup is silky smooth, easy to prepare, and perfect for chilly days. With warm spices and a touch of cream, it’s a cozy, flavorful option for lunch or dinner that comes together in just 40 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets (about 2 lbs)
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
- 2–3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil and butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add broth, cauliflower florets, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, bay leaf, and thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat.
4. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover pot with lid slightly ajar, and cook for about 20 minutes or until cauliflower is very tender.
5. Remove bay leaf and thyme sprigs. Let the soup cool slightly before blending.
6. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth, or carefully blend in batches using a regular blender.
7. Stir in the cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve hot, optionally garnished with a drizzle of cream, croutons, or herbs.
Notes
A large head of cauliflower weighs about 2 pounds.
Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter or dairy-free version.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Blend carefully if using a countertop blender, and allow soup to cool slightly first.
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