Description
A creamy and comforting soup made with roasted garlic, sharp cheddar cheese, and tender cauliflower. Perfect for chilly days and guaranteed to please the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of cauliflower, chopped into florets
- 1 bulb of garlic, roasted
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup milk or cream (for a richer soup)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh chives or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Roast the Garlic: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the garlic bulb, drizzle with a little olive oil, wrap in aluminum foil, and roast for about 30-35 minutes, or until the cloves are soft and caramelized. Allow to cool slightly, then squeeze out the roasted garlic cloves.
- Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Cook the Cauliflower: Add the chopped cauliflower to the pot and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add Broth and Garlic: Pour in the vegetable broth and add the roasted garlic cloves. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
- Blend the Soup: Use an immersion blender to purée the soup until smooth. If you don’t have an immersion blender, carefully transfer the soup to a countertop blender in batches.
- Stir in Cheese and Milk: Return the puréed soup to the pot over low heat. Stir in the milk (or cream) and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chives or parsley if desired. Enjoy this comforting bowl of goodness!
Notes
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with a plant-based alternative and use nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- You can add other vegetables like carrots or broccoli for added nutrition and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 40mg