5.0 from 81 votes
Cream of Cauliflower Soup
A silky smooth cauliflower soup for the perfect lunch or starter.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course:
Appetizer , Soup
Cuisine:
American
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 shredded Parmesan cheese optional
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.
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Notes
- Note: For a chunky texture, remove 1 cup of cauliflower before blending and coarsely chop.
Nutrition Information
Calories
276
(14%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
76mg
(25%)
Sodium
919mg
(38%)
Potassium
812mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
955IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
111mg
(123%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 276
% 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.