Description
Creamy Garlic Cauliflower Soup is creamy and healthy. This vegetarian soup is ready in 45 minutes with a handful of wholesome ingredients and a few steps.
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 head of cauliflower, cut into florets
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 5 cloves garlic, peeled whole
- 3 cups vegetable stock (or chicken stock)
- 1/2 cup half and half cream
- 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
- fresh herbs, thyme or rosemary
- Parmesan cheese
- cream
- olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium heat.
- Add cauliflower, onion, and garlic and sauté until the vegetables have caramelized, roughly 15 minutes.
- Add stock and reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the cauliflower florets are soft and tender.
- Use an immersion blender to puree then soup until smooth. You can also transfer the soup to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth. You may need to add some water to get it going in the blender. Then, pour the soup back into the pot.
- Stir in the cream and Parmesan cheese and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add toppings if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
How to store: Once the cauliflower and garlic soup has cooled to room temperature, transfer it to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
How to reheat: Reheat leftover cauliflower soup in a pot on the stove over medium-low heat until warmed through, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals until warm. You can also reheat it in the crockpot according to the appliance’s instructions.
How to freeze: Transfer the cooled soup to a freezer-safe airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Release the frozen soup from the container by allowing it to thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or by dunking the container in a warm water bath. Then, reheat it as usual.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American