Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Creamy Cauliflower Soup is a comforting blend of sautéed cauliflower, onion, celery, carrots, and garlic seasoned with dried thyme and oregano. Thickened with cornstarch and enriched with butter, olive oil, vegetable broth, and milk, this smooth soup offers a mild, savory flavor and velvety texture. It is served hot and can be an easy starter or light meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 head cauliflower cut into small florets
- 1 medium white onion diced
- 3 ribs celery sliced
- 3 medium carrot diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add in cauliflower, onions, celery, and carrots. Cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add the garlic and saute 1 minute more. Stir in thyme, oregano, and cornstarch and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and milk. Stir constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer 3 to 5 minutes until the soup has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 425mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 345mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 5600IU | 112% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 130mg | 13% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.