Cauliflower Cheese Soup | Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup - a speed vegetable filled dish that you will just love.

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Most recipes on here are created when I open my fridge and spot an ingredient that needs to be use up and this was one of those types of meals. Head of cauliflower - check! delicious aged good quality balderson Mature Canadian cheddar - check!

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You can see where I am going here, right? Now I could of just made cauliflower cheese with those ingredients, but I wanted a meal by itself, so instead opted for a Cauliflower Cheese Soup and the end result was delicious.

This Cauliflower Cheese Soup is just simple ingredients, nothing complicated, no special ingredients you have to go out and purchase. Well except for the cheese of course. I don't advise you compromise on the cheese. A good quality strong cheddar is a must, otherwise you may as well not bother adding any cheese or calling it Cauliflower Cheese Soup for that matter, because you just won't get that same cheesy taste and well if it has cheese in the title, then it should taste of cheese, right?

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As one of the main ingredients in this soup is cauliflower, it is also a great dish for speed foods. As cauliflower is one of the many speed vegetables on Slimming Eats (There are some vegetables that are not and those are the starchy ones like parsnips, plantain, sweetcorn, peas etc). Serve this Cauliflower Cheese Soup just as it is, or bulk it up into a meal.

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One thing I love to do with soups, is add some leftovers to the top. Before my Slimming Eats days, soup always meant bread, the thick white stuff at that too, with lashing of butter spread on top and well that just isn't going to happen. So instead I often add some things to the top of my soup (especially if it is just vegetables) to make it more filling. Some source of protein is great, like a bit of leftover cooked chicken or some sliced up cooked sausage or even meatballs. I have also added cooked noodles into soup or leftover quinoa, rice, lentils etc.

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This Cauliflower Cheese soup is gluten free as well as being suitable for vegetarians (use vegetable stock).

This soup can be made stove top orin the Instant Pot(click to check it out on amazon)

It is the best kitchen gadget I have purchased. I would even put it above my actifry and that's saying something. I love this thing so much, that I almost use it EVERY.SINGLE.DAY.

It seriously tops every kitchen appliance I have ever bought.

It is basically a 7in1 cooker, and it slow cooks, pressure cooks, saute's, has settings for soup, chilli, rice, porridge and even makes yoghurt (I haven't tried that yet).

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You can find directions for cooking in the instant pot, in the note section of the recipe box.

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup

This recipe is gluten free, vegetarian and Weight Watchers friendly

WW Smart Points - 5

Ingredients

  • 800g (28oz) of cauliflower, chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cups (960ml) of chicken or vegetable stock
  • 120g (4oz) of strong mature cheddar
  • salt and black pepper to season
  • spray oil

Instructions

  1. Spray a large pot over a medium high heat with spray oil
  2. Add the onion and fry till softened and lightly caramelized (approx 5 mins)
  3. Add the cauliflower and stock
  4. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 20 mins.
  5. Add about ½ soup to a blender and blend till smooth.
  6. Pour back into the saucepan with the cheddar and stir until cheese is melted.
  7. Season as needed with salt and black pepper

Notes

Instant Pot: Set to saute mode, fry onion in spray oil, add cauliflower and stock, set to manual high pressure for 5 mins, then a quick pressure release. Set back to saute mode, add cheese and stir till melted.

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Nutrition Information

Yield 4Serving Size 1 SERVING
Amount Per ServingCalories 201Total Fat 11gSaturated Fat 6.6gCholesterol 5mgSodium 1042mgCarbohydrates 14.9gFiber 5.7gSugar 0.2gProtein 13g

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Comments

  1. Kat says

    Hi,
    Could I use frozen cauliflower?
    Thanks

    Reply

    • Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      yes that should be fine, enjoy!

      Reply

  2. Theresa says

    Hi, can I freeze the soup after cooking?

    Reply

    • Siobhan (Slimming Eats) says

      yes this soup freezes fine - enjoy 🙂

      Reply

  3. Carol says

    Made this so many times it’s super delicious thank you. Plus I purchased the instant pot

    Reply

  4. Claire says

    Very easy recipe but tasty. Like cauliflower cheese in a bowl! All the family loved it. So quick and simple to prepare. I took a quarter of the florets out and blended the remainder.

    Reply

  5. Ruth Thomas says

    I'm not really a soup lover but this appealed to me and it did not disappoint. I tasted before adding the cheese which was also lovely. I would have this in a restaurant.
    Thank you Siobhan

    Reply

  6. Glo says

    Just decided to try this and love having ingredients on hand 5 mins in the instant pot! 2 mons prep and then I used the BaMix to make a smooth soup! Delicious, quick and super cheap too! Just added dome sliced spring onions for colour on top!

    Reply

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Cauliflower Cheese Soup | Slimming Eats Recipes (2024)

FAQs

Why is my cauliflower soup tasteless? ›

Bland cauliflower soup is a result of a lack of seasoning. Here's how to ensure every bowl is packed with flavor. Season twice with salt and pepper: You'll start by seasoning the cauliflower florets with salt and pepper before roasting.

What is the name of the French soup made from cauliflower? ›

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How many calories in a bowl of cauliflower cheese soup? ›

Cauliflower cheese soup
NutrientUnit
kcal188
fat10g
saturates5g
carbs13g
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What is cauliflower soup made of? ›

The Cast of Characters: Cauliflower, Carrot, Onion, Celery, Chicken Broth or Stock, Milk, Half & Half, Butter, Flour, Salt, Pepper, Sour Cream, and Parsley (fresh or dried). Wash 1 to 2 heads of cauliflower, depending on how chunky you'd like the soup to be. I use about a head and 1/3 of another head.

How do you add depth of flavor to soup? ›

Perk up a Bland Soup With Simple Pantry Staples

Add a splash of vinegar (any kind!), or a squeeze of citrus. Chances are, you could use a little more salt. Go ahead—it's ok. Salt perks up flat flavors and helps balance out bitter-tasting ingredients.

What brings out the flavour of cauliflower? ›

There are two really simple techniques that bring out the best in cauliflower: grilling and pickling. Dumping cauliflower florets in a mixture of salt and lemon juice for 45 minutes to an hour turns them into spiky little flavor bombs, delivering high-pitched squeaks in salads, sandwiches or the stew recipe here.

How do you thicken cauliflower soup? ›

Can you make this cauliflower soup thicker? We thicken cauliflower soup by cooking flour and butter together to make a roux, but the soup will have a brothy consistency. To create a thicker texture, puree 2 cups of soup. Then add the puree back to the pot and stir until well combined.

What is the national soup of Italy? ›

Minestrone Soup - National Soup of Italy.

What are the benefits of cauliflower soup? ›

High fiber, protein-packed, no added sugar creates the balance in this soup to deliver optimal support and ultimate taste bud satisfaction. This soup is a powerhouse rich in vitamins C and K, as well as calcium and magnesium. These vitamins and minerals work hard behind the scenes to hydrate and nourish your body.

How many carbs are in cheesy cauliflower soup? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
185Calories
11gFat
13gCarbs
10gProtein

What are the ingredients in Blount cauliflower cheddar soup? ›

INGREDIENTS: Vegetable Stock (Water, Mirepoix Base [Carrots, Onions, Celery, Salt, Sugar, Corn Oil, Potato Flour, Carrot Powder]), Cauliflower, Light Cream, White Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Onions, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or less of: Uncured Bacon With No Nitrites or Nitrates ...

How many calories are in 2 cups of cauliflower soup? ›

There are 392 calories in 2 cups of Cream of Cauliflower Soup (Prepared with Milk).

How does Gordon Ramsay make cauliflower soup? ›

Directions
  1. Place the cauliflower florets, potato, and onion in a saucepan with the butter and oil. ...
  2. Add the stock and bring to a boil, then pour in the milk and return gently to a boil. ...
  3. Pour in half the cream, then puree in a food processor or blender, or blend in the pan with an immersion blender.

Why do you soak cauliflower before cooking? ›

The separated florets have to be washed properly under a tap. This removes dirt and large parasites such as worms. The next step is cleaning the cauliflower in mildly warm water in which a little salt was dissolved. This process – which should last 10-20 minutes - destroys several microbes and large parasites.

Is cauliflower soup gassy? ›

Cruciferous Vegetables

Vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower are high in sulfur and can cause bloating and gas.

How do I fix bland tasting soup? ›

Foods that have a great deal of acidity, like lemon juice, vinegar, white wine, and tomato puree, can help liven up the flavor of bland-tasting bone and other broths. "The acidity of these ingredients works to complement and enhance the broth's flavors, not mask it.

Why does my soup taste flavorless? ›

If a soup is tasting bland in the bowl, consider adding acid rather than salt. A squeeze of lemon or lime, or a dash of yogurt or sour cream can add brightness to the bowl. Start with the basics. Ensure you've added enough salt and black pepper.

What gives vegetable soup that depth of flavor? ›

A squeeze of citrus, a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of cream, a dusting of cheese or a good chile powder, a sprinkling of some herbs or croutons — all can take a perfectly fine soup into the realm of the delectable. Even a spiral of good olive oil to finish and some coarse sea salt can do wonders.

What to add to flavorless vegetable soup? ›

Fresh lemon juice squeezed into the soup at the very end wakens up the broth. The soup won't taste lemony, just brightened and lively. Fresh herbs and fat from a dollop of prepared pesto stirred into each bowl before serving is a real treat. I like my Vegan Pesto recipe, or Gotham Greens vegan pesto.

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