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This velvety soup achieves its creamy texture from blended cauliflower, not cream. Roasted garlic and sharp cheddar add rich flavor, while keeping it lighter than traditional cream soups.

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Updated on Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:23:59 GMT
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The Creamiest Cauliflower Soup Without The Cream

I've been perfecting this cozy soup recipe that brings together roasted cauliflower a whole head of garlic and sharp cheddar cheese. The magic is how creamy it gets without any heavy cream or flour. It's pure comfort food that happens to be good for you too.

What Makes This Soup Special

There's something amazing about how roasted garlic and cauliflower transform when blended together. When you add that melty cheddar it creates the most velvety texture. Best part? No cream needed the vegetables do all the work.

Your Shopping List

  • Fresh Cauliflower: 1 whole head cut into florets
  • Sweet Garlic: 1 whole head for roasting
  • Savory Onion: 1 medium diced fine
  • Rich Broth: 4 cups vegetable stock
  • Sharp Cheddar: 1 cup freshly grated
  • Good Olive Oil: For roasting and cooking
  • Simple Seasonings: Salt and fresh black pepper
  • Pretty Garnishes: Green onions extra cheese croutons or toasted bread

Let's Make Your Soup

Start With Roasting
Spread your cauliflower on a pan drizzle with oil season well. Wrap your garlic head in foil with oil. Roast at 400°F until everything's golden about 30-40 minutes.
Build The Base
Cook those onions in olive oil until they're soft and smell amazing.
Make It Smooth
Blend your roasted veggies with broth until silky. Use your blender or immersion blender whatever you have.
Add The Cheesy Magic
Heat it up and stir in that cheddar watch it melt into creamy perfection about 10-15 minutes.
Make It Pretty
Serve in bowls top with green onions more cheese and crunchy croutons.
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Make It Your Own

  • Extra Veggies: Toss in carrots celery or some greens
  • Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or hot sauce
  • Plant Based: Use vegan cheese to make it dairy free
  • Extra Thick: Use less broth for a thicker soup

Keeping It Fresh

  • Fresh Storage: Keeps in the fridge 3-4 days in airtight containers
  • Future Meals: Freezes beautifully for 2-3 months just thaw before reheating

Frequently Asked Questions

→ How do I get the smoothest texture?

Blend thoroughly in batches if needed, and adjust liquid amount for desired consistency.

→ Can I make it dairy-free?

Skip the cheese and add nutritional yeast for a similar savory flavor. The cauliflower provides the creamy texture.

→ What makes it creamy without cream?

Blending roasted cauliflower creates a naturally creamy texture without adding heavy cream.

→ Can I freeze this soup?

Yes, but dairy may separate slightly. Reheat gently and whisk to recombine.

→ How can I make it thicker?

Start with less broth and add more until you reach desired consistency.

Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

A creamy soup made with roasted cauliflower and whole garlic head, finished with sharp cheddar. No cream needed for this comforting bowl.

Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
35 Minutes
Total Time
45 Minutes
By: Zaho

Category: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Easy

Cuisine: American

Yield: 4 Servings (4 bowls)

Dietary: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free

Ingredients

01 1 large cauliflower head, cut in florets.
02 1 whole garlic head.
03 1 medium yellow onion, diced.
04 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided.
05 4 cups vegetable broth.
06 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded.
07 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste.
08 Black pepper to taste.
09 For garnish: Green onions.
10 Extra cheddar.
11 Croutons or toasted bread.

Instructions

Step 01

Heat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet. Toss cauliflower with oil. Wrap garlic in foil with oil.

Step 02

Cook 30-35 minutes. Flip halfway. Until cauliflower browns. Let garlic cool.

Step 03

Heat oil in pot. Sauté onion 5-8 minutes.

Step 04

Combine vegetables, broth. Squeeze in roasted garlic. Blend until smooth.

Step 05

Return to pot. Add cheese. Simmer 10-15 minutes. Add garnishes.

Notes

  1. No cream needed.
  2. Can adjust thickness.
  3. Freezes well.
  4. Great winter meal.
  5. Naturally creamy.
  6. Make ahead friendly.

Tools You'll Need

  • Baking sheet.
  • Large pot.
  • Blender.
  • Aluminum foil.
  • Sharp knife.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Dairy (cheese).

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 268
  • Total Fat: 21 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 13 g
  • Protein: 10 g