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Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup
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Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup

Wisconsin Cauliflower Soup is a creamy, blended soup that combines tender steamed cauliflower with onion, garlic, and pepper jack cheese for a smooth and flavorful winter warmer. The soup has a delicate balance of mild heat from mustard powder and a creamy richness from half-and-half and cheese, providing comforting depth without heaviness. It can be customized for vegetarians and made with frozen cauliflower for convenience.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 128 kcal
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion finely diced, medium, sweet, white or yellow
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 14.5 ounce chicken broth reduced-sodium
  • 2 pounds cauliflower florets
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard powder dry
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded

Instructions

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  1. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, and cook until soft, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, for about 30 seconds.
  4. Pour in chicken broth.
  5. Add cauliflower, and cover skillet (I just use a piece of foil).
  6. Let the cauliflower steam until fork-tender, about 10 minutes.
  7. Carefully add cauliflower and broth mixture to a blender.
  8. Add in fat-free half-and-half and dry mustard.
  9. Blend until smooth.
  10. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  11. Stir in shredded cheese, and let melt.
  12. Garnish with a pinch of shredded cheddar or Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Notes

  • Vegetable broth can substitute chicken broth to make the soup vegetarian.
  • Frozen steamable cauliflower can be used to simplify preparation; steam according to package and add directly to broth.
  • Choose half-and-half, cream, or fat-free half-and-half based on dietary preference; richness and texture will vary slightly.
  • Use different cheese types like Parmesan or Asiago for flavor variation instead of pepper jack.
  • Ensure thorough blending for a fully smooth and creamy soup texture.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 128kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 17mg (6%) Sodium 365mg (15%) Potassium 480mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 165IU (3%) Vitamin C 57.2mg (64%) Calcium 171mg (17%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 128

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 128kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 365mg 15%
Potassium 480mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 165IU 3%
Vitamin C 57.2mg 64%
Calcium 171mg 17%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

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