Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower Soup Recipe
This Creamy Cheddar Cauliflower Soup Recipe transforms simple vegetables into comfort food magic. Rich, velvety texture meets bold cheddar flavor perfectly.
Equipment
- Large soup pot
- Immersion blender
- Sharp knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Wooden spoon
- Ladle
Ingredients
- 1 large cauliflower head chopped
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat butter in large soup pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic and cook for one additional minute.
- Pour vegetable broth into the pot and bring to boil.
- Add chopped cauliflower pieces to the boiling broth mixture.
- Reduce heat and simmer until cauliflower becomes fork-tender.
- Use immersion blender to puree soup until completely smooth.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and mix well together.
- Add grated cheddar cheese gradually while stirring constantly continuously.
- Season with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste perfectly.
Notes
- Use sharp cheddar cheese for the best flavor development.
- Blend soup completely smooth for perfect creamy texture.
- Add cheese slowly to prevent clumping or separation.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving the soup.
- Reheat gently to maintain smooth, creamy consistency always.