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Creamy Cauliflower Soup

Creamy Cauliflower Soup
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Course: Lunch, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cauliflower recipe, Easy soup recipe
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 383kcal
Author: Sandy

Equipment

  • Dutch Oven or Soup Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 4 large cloves Garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 head Cauliflower, chopped (see Notes)
  • 1 Carrot, shredded
  • 2 cups Low Sodium Vegetable Broth, (or chicken)
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Thyme
  • 1 sprig Fresh Rosemary Leaves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon® Vegetable Base (or Chicken)

To Finish

  • 2 cups Heavy Cream (or half and half)
  • 1-2 teaspoons Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Gather your ingredients together. Chop the onion and cauliflower and grate the carrot. Mince the garlic (oy you can press it directly into the pot when it needs to be added). Set aside.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil, butter, and chopped onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to turn translucent.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and add the garlic. Saute for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently so it doesn't get too browned.
  • Add the broth and stir. Raise heat to medium-high and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the cauliflower and carrot, then add the salt and pepper. Stir well.
  • Add the thyme and rosemary. Stir.
  • Lower heat to low and place the lid on the pot. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the cauliflower is soft.
  • Remove any herb stems and discard. Add the nutmeg, lemon juice and Better Than Bouillon® and stir well.
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the soup about halfway. Then add the heavy cream and continue blending until the soup is pureed and thick.
  • Taste and adjust salt, if needed.
  • Serve with some crusty bread and garnish as desired. We like to add some chopped bacon.

Notes

To Roast the Cauliflower

If you want an even greater depth of flavor, and have the time, roast your cauliflower. Just break up the head of cauliflower into florets, toss in a little olive oil, and roast in a 400° F oven for about 25 minutes, until they are nicely browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 383kcal