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Irish Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Irish Creamy Cauliflower Soup - Rustic, rich, and perfectly smooth, our classic Irish potato, leek, and cauliflower soup recipe is incredibly satisfying to enjoy and surprisingly easy to make.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 229 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup
Cuisine: Irish

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Irish butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped
  • 3 leeks, whites only
  • 1 head cauliflower (large), cut into florets
  • 1 large russet potato, peeled and chopped
  • 8 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 7 ounces Irish Dubliner cheese, or sharp cheddar
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped dill
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

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  1. Prep the vegetables. For the leeks, cut the green tops off. Then cut the white ends in half and wash them thoroughly. (Leeks have a tendency to have sand in the layers.) Chop them into into small pieces.
  2. Set a large sauce pot over medium heat. Add the butter, oil, onions, and leeks. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Then add the cauliflower florets, potatoes, broth, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper. Bring to a boil. Then lower the heat a little and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower and potatoes are fork tender. Meanwhile, shred the cheese.
  3. Using an immersion blender, puree the soup until very smooth. Then blend in the shredded cheese. Stir in the fresh dill, then taste and salt and pepper as needed. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Don't have an immersion blender? Puree the soup in a standard blender jar in small batches. Just make sure to open the vent in the lid and cover the lid with a dish towel for safety. Hot soup expands when pureed and can blast out. Be careful!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cup Calories 229kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 37mg (12%) Sodium 1081mg (45%) Potassium 618mg (18%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 935IU (19%) Vitamin C 57.7mg (64%) Calcium 236mg (24%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 229

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cup
Calories 229kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 1081mg 45%
Potassium 618mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 935IU 19%
Vitamin C 57.7mg 64%
Calcium 236mg 24%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.