With the weather here in New England still a wee bit on the chilly side, 😉 it seems like soups have been on the menu pretty often around here lately. Last week the HH tried a recipe for a cheesy cauliflower soup and not only was this milk based soup straightforward and easy to make, but filling as well.
So if you are a big fan of cauliflower and looking for a new hearty soup recipe to try, you’ll want to give this recipe a go.
Ingredients
1 head of cauliflower, broken into florets
1 medium carrot, shredded
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups milk {we used 2% milk}
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon hot pepper
Directions
In a Dutch oven, combine the cauliflower florets, carrot, celery and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender.
While the vegetables are simmering away, grab a large saucepan and melt the butter in it. Stir the flour into the butter and whisk until smooth. Add salt and pepper. Gradually add the milk to the butter and flour mixture, and again, whisk until the mixture is nice and smooth.
Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir for 2 minutes or until the mixture has thickened. Reduce heat. Stir in the shredded cheese until melted and add the hot pepper sauce. Slowly stir into the vegetable broth mixture and simmer a few minutes more.
Serve warm with a crusty hunk of bread.
Christine says
Ill try this recipe this week. Thank you.
Diana says
Well, this is timely. I’ve been planning to seek out a new cauliflower soup recipe this week. This one will do nicely, with it’s ‘normal’ on-hand ingredients, no cream and cheese but not too much. Looking forward to making it.
Tina Geane says
I too live in New England! And your right about the weather & the soups & stews, but new ideas are needed! And this one sounds delicious! I’m making it this weekend w/some chedder drop biscuits! Bringing some to Dear ole’Dad also. Thanks! Snow is starting as we speak! Good Old New England!! Spring is right around the corner though, I hope it’s a beautiful one & not a wk then scorching heat like last year. Thanks for all your awesome post! ❄️☃️
Patty P says
I made this for dinner tonight, since I had all the ingredients (minus the celery and hot sauce on hand). Instead of the celery I used a couple of pinches of celery seed. Turned out great! My husband even said it was a keeper. Made just enough for the three of us for dinner. Thanks for sharing!
Kristia says
I made this tonight for dinner, but I used a bag of frozen broccoli florets instead of cauliflower. I also used my immersion blender to make the soup more smooth. It was delicious.