Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Cauliflower Soup, a luscious and velvety dish perfect for cozy nights or elegant dinners. This recipe combines a large head of cauliflower with aromatic sautéed onions and garlic, simmered in savory vegetable broth enhanced by hints of fresh thyme. The soup is blended to silky perfection and enriched with a touch of heavy cream for a satisfying richness. With just 45 minutes from start to finish, this one-pot wonder is easy to prepare, yet delivers restaurant-quality results. Garnish with vibrant parsley for a pop of color and freshness, and enjoy a bowl of this nourishing, gluten-free delight as a hearty appetizer or light main course. Perfect for meal prep or impressing guests, this creamy cauliflower soup is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large head cauliflower
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Chop the cauliflower into florets and set aside.
Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil.
Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the cauliflower florets to the pot, stirring well with the onions and garlic.
Pour in the vegetable broth, and add salt, black pepper, and fresh thyme.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cover the pot.
Cook for about 20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is tender.
Remove from heat and use an immersion blender to blend the soup until smooth, or blend in batches using a countertop blender.
Stir in the heavy cream and return the pot to low heat, allowing it to warm through for 5 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.7 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.1 g | 156% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 120 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 5864 mg | 255% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.8 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.8 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 34.7 g | 69% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 4449 mg | 95% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
