Cauliflower Cheese Soup | Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup - a speed vegetable filled dish that you will just love.

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Most recipes on here are created when I open my fridge and spot an ingredient that needs to be use up and this was one of those types of meals. Head of cauliflower - check! delicious aged good quality balderson Mature Canadian cheddar - check!

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You can see where I am going here, right? Now I could of just made cauliflower cheese with those ingredients, but I wanted a meal by itself, so instead opted for a Cauliflower Cheese Soup and the end result was delicious.

This Cauliflower Cheese Soup is just simple ingredients, nothing complicated, no special ingredients you have to go out and purchase. Well except for the cheese of course. I don't advise you compromise on the cheese. A good quality strong cheddar is a must, otherwise you may as well not bother adding any cheese or calling it Cauliflower Cheese Soup for that matter, because you just won't get that same cheesy taste and well if it has cheese in the title, then it should taste of cheese, right?

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As one of the main ingredients in this soup is cauliflower, it is also a great dish for speed foods. As cauliflower is one of the many speed vegetables on Slimming Eats (There are some vegetables that are not and those are the starchy ones like parsnips, plantain, sweetcorn, peas etc). Serve this Cauliflower Cheese Soup just as it is, or bulk it up into a meal.

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One thing I love to do with soups, is add some leftovers to the top. Before my Slimming Eats days, soup always meant bread, the thick white stuff at that too, with lashing of butter spread on top and well that just isn't going to happen. So instead I often add some things to the top of my soup (especially if it is just vegetables) to make it more filling. Some source of protein is great, like a bit of leftover cooked chicken or some sliced up cooked sausage or even meatballs. I have also added cooked noodles into soup or leftover quinoa, rice, lentils etc.

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This Cauliflower Cheese soup is gluten free as well as being suitable for vegetarians (use vegetable stock).

This soup can be made stove top orin the Instant Pot(click to check it out on amazon)

It is the best kitchen gadget I have purchased. I would even put it above my actifry and that's saying something. I love this thing so much, that I almost use it EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.

It seriously tops every kitchen appliance I have ever bought.

It is basically a 7in1 cooker, and it slow cooks, pressure cooks, saute's, has settings for soup, chilli, rice, porridge and even makes yoghurt (I haven't tried that yet).

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You can find directions for cooking in the instant pot, in the note section of the recipe box.

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup

This recipe is gluten free, vegetarian and Weight Watchers friendly

WW Smart Points - 5

Ingredients

  • 800g (28oz) of cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cups (960ml) of chicken or vegetable stock
  • 120g (4oz) of strong mature cheddar
  • salt and black pepper to season
  • spray oil

Instructions

  1. Spray a large pot over a medium high heat with spray oil
  2. Add the onion and fry till softened and lightly caramelized (approx 5 mins)
  3. Add the cauliflower and stock
  4. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 mins.
  5. Add about ½ soup to a blender and blend till smooth.
  6. Pour back into the saucepan with the cheddar and stir until cheese is melted.
  7. Season as needed with salt and black pepper

Notes

Instant Pot: Set to saute mode, fry onion in spray oil, add cauliflower and stock, set to manual high pressure for 5 mins, then a quick pressure release. Set back to saute mode, add cheese and stir till melted.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 4Serving Size 1 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 201Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 6.6gCholesterol 5mgSodium 1042mgCarbohydrates 14.9gFiber 5.7gSugar 0.2gProtein 13g

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Comments

  1. Kat says

    Hi,
    Could I use frozen cauliflower?
    Thanks

    Reply

    • Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      yes that should be fine, enjoy!

      Reply

  2. Theresa says

    Hi, can I freeze the soup after cooking?

    Reply

    • Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      yes this soup freezes fine - enjoy 🙂

      Reply

  3. Carol says

    Made this so many times it’s super delicious thank you. Plus I purchased the instant pot

    Reply

  4. Claire says

    Very easy recipe but tasty. Like cauliflower cheese in a bowl! All the family loved it. So quick and simple to prepare. I took a quarter of the florets out and blended the remainder.

    Reply

  5. Ruth Thomas says

    I'm not really a soup lover but this appealed to me and it did not disappoint. I tasted before adding the cheese which was also lovely. I would have this in a restaurant.
    Thank you Siobhan

    Reply

  6. Glo says

    Just decided to try this and love having ingredients on hand 5 mins in the instant pot! 2 mons prep and then I used the BaMix to make a smooth soup! Delicious, quick and super cheap too! Just added dome sliced spring onions for colour on top!

    Reply

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FAQs

Why is my cauliflower soup tasteless? ›

Bland cauliflower soup is a result of a lack of seasoning. Here's how to ensure every bowl is packed with flavor. Season twice with salt and pepper: You'll start by seasoning the cauliflower florets with salt and pepper before roasting.

What is the name of the French soup made from cauliflower? ›

Cauliflower Soup (Creme du Barry)

How many calories in a cup of cheesy cauliflower soup? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
185Calories
11gFat
13gCarbs
10gProtein

How do you add depth of Flavour to soup? ›

7 Easy Ways to Make Any Soup Better
  1. Brown or Sear the Meat.
  2. Roast the the Veggies.
  3. Mix up the Texture.
  4. Use Homemade Stock Whenever Possible.
  5. Put Your Cheese Rinds to Work.
  6. Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples.
  7. Add Fresh Herbs or Dairy When Serving.
  8. Recipes Pictured.

How do I increase the depth of flavor in soup? ›

Add acidic ingredients.

Foods that have a great deal of acidity, like lemon juice, vinegar, white wine, and tomato puree, can help liven up the flavor of bland-tasting bone and other broths. "The acidity of these ingredients works to complement and enhance the broth's flavors, not mask it.

How do you thicken cauliflower soup? ›

How to thicken cauliflower soup: Nobody wants an overly-thin soup. We thicken our cauliflower soup by blending the entire soup in batches using a blender or immersion blender once cooked. This (in addition to our heavy cream) helps thicken our soup up nicely to a hearty texture.

Why is it called creme du barry? ›

The use of stock makes it a velouté; the addition of cream and an egg-yolk makes it a crème. It is named for Madame du Barry, mistress of King Louis XV of France.

What is the national soup of Italy? ›

Minestrone Soup - National Soup of Italy

Minestrone Soup - This is a traditional soup from Italy make with a combination of seasonal vegetables and pasta. It makes a complete meal with a slice of bread.

How many carbs are in cheesy cauliflower soup? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
371Calories
23gFat
19gCarbs
22gProtein

What are the ingredients in Blount Cauliflower cheddar soup? ›

INGREDIENTS: Vegetable Stock (Water, Mirepoix Base [Carrots, Onions, Celery, Salt, Sugar, Corn Oil, Potato Flour, Carrot Powder]), Cauliflower, Light Cream, White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Onions, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Uncured Bacon With No Nitrites or Nitrates ...

How many calories in a bowl of Panera broccoli cheese soup? ›

370 Cal

How does Gordon Ramsay make cauliflower soup? ›

Directions
  1. Place the cauliflower florets, potato, and onion in a saucepan with the butter and oil. ...
  2. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then pour in the milk and return gently to a boil. ...
  3. Pour in half the cream, then puree in a food processor or blender, or blend in the pan with an immersion blender.

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

The separated florets have to be washed properly under a tap. This removes dirt and large parasites such as worms. The next step is cleaning the cauliflower in mildly warm water in which a little salt was dissolved. This process – which should last 10-20 minutes - destroys several microbes and large parasites.

How long does cauliflower soup last in the fridge after? ›

How long can you keep cauliflower soup in the fridge? This Cauliflower Soup will last about 4-5 days in the refrigerator. As always, use common sense and if it doesn't smell right, then throw it out.

What to add to flavorless vegetable soup? ›

Adding a parmesan cheese rind to the simmering soup infuses it with salty, umami flavor. This is SUCH an easy way to add tons of flavor to soup. Look for parmesan cheese rinds at the cheese counter in your grocery store.

Is cauliflower flavorless? ›

Raw cauliflower has a subtly sweet, slightly nutty flavor. It is delicate and mild with a hint of pepperiness. Cauliflower's crisp texture yields a pleasing crunch when included in salads or used as a vessel for dips.

Why does my broccoli soup taste bland? ›

If your Broccoli Soup tastes bland, there are several potential reasons. Here are some common culprits and suggestions to enhance the flavour: Insufficient seasoning. Solution: Taste the soup and adjust the salt and pepper accordingly.

How to counteract cauliflower taste? ›

Top with a little bit of olive oil, cracked black pepper and even nuts, like hazelnuts or cashews. Cauliflower just got that much better when you blend it with such wonderful spices and herbs.

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