Description
Indulge in a velvety bowl of Creamy Cauliflower Potato Soup, a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for any night of the week. This easy-to-make soup combines the earthy flavors of cauliflower and potatoes with aromatic herbs, creating a rich and creamy texture that will warm you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Cauliflower Potato Soup:
- 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets)
- 2 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh chives or green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large pot, heat the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Cook Vegetables: Add the cauliflower florets, diced potatoes, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes and cauliflower are very tender.
- Puree the Soup: Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth and creamy, or carefully transfer in batches to a blender. Return the soup to the pot.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in the milk or heavy cream. Warm over low heat until heated through, but do not boil. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped chives or green onions if desired.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk or cream with unsweetened almond milk or coconut milk.
- Add a sprinkle of shredded cheese or crispy bacon bits for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
