Cheesy Cauliflower Soup

Perfect for lunch or dinner during the colder months, this creamy cauliflower soup is extra cheesy thanks to Cheddar cheese that's stirred in just before serving.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large onion, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 large head cauliflower, cored and cut into small florets
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 2 cups 2% milk
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 0.25 cup sour cream
• 1.5 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup half-and-half

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and garlic; saute until soft, about 3 minutes. Add potatoes and parsley, then pour in chicken broth. Add cauliflower and thyme; bring to a boil.

Step 2

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until cauliflower and potatoes are tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from the stove and let cool for 15 minutes.

Step 3

Process 2 cups soup at a time in a food processor until smooth; return to the pot. Add milk, half-and-half, and cream; whisk to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Add Cheddar cheese and cook over low heat until cheese is melted and soup is hot, about 5 minutes longer.