Description
Indulge in a creamy, comforting bowl of Cheddar Cauliflower and Roasted Garlic Soup. This velvety soup is a perfect blend of roasted cauliflower, sweet roasted garlic, sharp cheddar cheese, and a hint of smoked paprika. It’s a hearty and flavorful dish that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 large head cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 whole garlic bulb
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Chopped chives or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast Garlic and Cauliflower: Drizzle garlic with olive oil, wrap in foil. Toss cauliflower with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast for 25–30 minutes.
- Sauté Onion: Sauté diced onion until soft.
- Puree Soup: Squeeze roasted garlic into the pot with cauliflower. Add vegetable broth and simmer. Puree the soup until smooth.
- Add Cheese and Milk: Stir in milk and cheddar cheese until melted. Season with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with chives or green onions. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Add a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- This soup freezes well without the cheese; add it when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
