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Cheesy Cauliflower Soup
5 from 12 votes

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Cheesy Cauliflower Soup is a creamy, savory blend of sautéed cauliflower, onion, and garlic pureed with a creamy mustard-seasoned milk sauce enriched with sharp cheddar and optionally pepper jack cheese. The soup is garnished with crispy bacon and extra cheddar for texture contrast, resulting in a comforting and hearty bowl ideal for cooler weather.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons butter (divided)
  • 1 onion (diced)
  • 3 garlic minced or 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder, cloves
  • 1 large head cauliflower about 2 to 2 1/2 lbs, chopped
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 Tablespoons flour (or cornstarch)
  • 2 cups half-and-half
  • 1 cup milk whole
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons mustard or dijon, stone ground
  • 1-2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 cups cheddar cheese or 2 cups cheddar, 1 cup Pepper Jack Cheese, sharp
Garnish:
  • 6 lices Bacon (cooked until crispy and crumbled)
  • cheddar cheese sharp

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 2 Tablespoons of butter and let melt. Add onion and saute for 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and chopped cauliflower.  Saute for 2-3 minutes. 
  2. Add chicken broth and cover with lid. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender. 
  3. Meanwhile, make a roux in another pot.  Heat remaining 2 Tablespoons of butter and flour over medium-low heat.  Once it makes a paste, add half-n-half and whole milk. Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper. Let thicken for 8-10 minutes.  
  4. Once cauliflower is tender, carefully transfer to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree.  I use a measuring cup to transfer one cup at a time. Make sure to vent the blender and not fill it too much since it does expand.  
  5. Stir cauliflower puree into cream mixture. Add cheese and stir together. Season to taste. Serve with crispy bacon and extra cheddar cheese.