Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Roasted Garlic Cheddar Cauliflower Soup. This velvety soup is a flavorful blend of roasted cauliflower, sharp cheddar cheese, and aromatic garlic, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Cauliflower:
1 large head cauliflower (cut into florets)
Roasted Garlic:
1 whole head garlic
Base:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 small onion (diced)
Liquids:
2 cups vegetable broth, 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup heavy cream
Cheese:
1 1/2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
Seasonings:
1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Garnish:
chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare the garlic and cauliflower.
- Roast: Roast cauliflower and garlic for 30–35 minutes until golden and tender.
- Sauté: In a pot, sauté onion in butter. Add roasted garlic and cauliflower.
- Cook: Pour in broth, simmer, then blend. Add milk, cream, and cheese. Season and heat gently.
- Serve: Garnish with chives or parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use milk instead of cream and reduce cheese.
- This soup freezes well and reheats beautifully on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
