Cream of Cauliflower Soup
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5
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
Description
Cream of Cauliflower Soup uses small onion, celery ribs, and butter to create a flavorful sauté base. Cauliflower florets are simmered with chicken broth and aromatic seasonings, including celery seed, dry mustard, and garlic powder, to build a mild but layered flavor profile. Once tender, the cauliflower mixture is blended until smooth, then simmered further with heavy cream to thicken and add richness. The soup is finished with seasoned salt and pepper, and Parmesan cheese can be stirred in to introduce a light cheesy accent.
The texture is creamy and smooth, with a gentle balance between mellow cauliflower and the subtle warming notes from the spices. Cooking the onion and celery without browning preserves a mild sweetness that complements the cream. Serving this soup works well as a starter or light meal, suitable for cooler days when a soothing warm soup is desired.
For variation, a portion of cauliflower can be reserved before blending and coarsely chopped back into the soup, offering a chunkier texture contrast. Adjust salt and pepper to taste at the end to suit your preference.
Ingredients
- 1 small onion diced
- 2 ribs celery
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 cups cauliflower florets
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ½ teaspoon celery seed
- ½ teaspoon dry mustard powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon seasoned salt
- ¾ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese optional, shredded
Instructions
- Heat butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion and celery until tender, do not brown.
- Add cauliflower, broth and seasonings. Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes stirring occasionally until cauliflower is tender.
- Blend using a hand blender until smooth. Add heavy cream and simmer an additional 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste. Stir in parmesan cheese if using.
Notes
- To add texture, save 1 cup of cauliflower florets before blending and stir them in chopped at the end.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 276 | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 76mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 919mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 955IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 111mg | 123% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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