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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Published: Dec 2, 2014 · Updated: Apr 18, 2022

    Creamy Cauliflower Soup

    Creamy-Cauliflower-Soup

    How were everyone’s’ Thanksgiving weekends? Mine was wonderful as I got to spend it with the people I love. The turkey was also pretty tasty  AND I was good! I only had one small serving of everything and tried to eat lots of veggies. So, needless to say I am proud of myself. We also busted out the Christmas decorations. The nativity set is up, we have REAL garland on the outside of the house, and the mantel is decorated with my favorite twinkly light and holly berry garland we made last year. I also have a great DIY gift idea coming to the blog AFTER Christmas because I don’t want certain people to see…*cough* Mom * cough* Jake’s Mom ;).

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    Max also had to come! We take him everywhere because of his diabetes. I don't mind cause he's so cute! 

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    Jake and I have an unusual obsession with the cooking show America’s Test Kitchen. We record it and watch it on Saturday mornings while sipping coffee. I love that they dive into so much detail with the flavors they use, the quality of their foods, and the science! The most recent episode we watched was all about soup! They broke down the chemical structure of the cauliflower and basically said that the chemicals that make it stinky break down when boiled for over 20 minutes! I had no idea! I had to make this soup! I personally am a fan of the cauliflower and its many uses. I use it for so many things: mashed potatoes, Alfredo sauce, steamed, pizza crust, roasted, raw, I love all the ways you can prepare this delectable veggie!

    I adapted this recipe from this show (because I had to) and of course lightened it up! They used a whole stick of butter in theirs, but I think I will stick to 3 tbs instead. This soup is also so easy! I feel like you are only 5-6 ingredients away from a really tasty soup. This one is definitely a keeper in my book!  

    It is indeed getting colder outside and to go off track, we bought our outdoor kitty (Brownie) a heated house! He is feral and will only come no more than 3 feet to us, but he is very sweet and very handsome! I hope he learns to use his new house quickly so he can stay warm! Do you have any outdoor animals? How do you keep them warm in the winter? Or like me, do you have a feral cat or two that you care for? I would totally take him in if I could! And I don’t think our other 4 kitties would like it that much!

    But yes, winter is coming #gameofthronesreference and soup is my go to meals. They also help me get my daily veggie intake, so that’s just a plus to it tasting good!

    The cauliflower becomes the cream in this soup! No need for dairy! And honestly, once you taste it you can’t tell.

    Cauliflower is simmered with leeks and onion and blended until super creamy! Perfect for this cold winter season!

    Creamy-Cauliflower-Soup

    You Need:

    1 head of cauliflower

    2 leeks, sliced (only the white and light green parts)

    1 small onion, diced

    3 tbs unsalted butter

    4.5 cups of water

    3 tbs chopped chives

    Drizzle of olive oil (garnish)

     

    Directions:

    In a large sauce pan, melt butter on medium high heat

    Add onion and leeks to sweat out (7 minutes) stirring frequently

    Slice stem of cauliflower thinly and add to the pan

    Add half of the cauliflower (chopped) into the pan with the water

    Bring to a boil

    Let boil for 15 minutes

    Add other half of the cauliflower and let boil for another 20 minutes

    Add soup to a high powered blender and puree on high until smooth

    Pour into 4 bowls and add chives and olive oil for garnish with some salt and pepper!

    Enjoy!

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    Creamy Cauliflower Soup
     
    Recipe Type: Dinner
    Cuisine: American
    Author: Amanda aka The Kitcheneer
    Ingredients
    • 1 head of cauliflower
    • 2 leeks, sliced (only the white and light green parts)
    • 1 small onion, diced
    • 3 tbs unsalted butter
    • 4.5 cups of water
    • 3 tbs chopped chives
    • Drizzle of olive oil (garnish)
    Instructions
    1. In a large sauce pan, melt butter on medium high heat
    2. Add onion and leeks to sweat out (7 minutes) stirring frequently
    3. Slice stem of cauliflower thinly and add to the pan
    4. Add half of the cauliflower (chopped) into the pan with the water
    5. Bring to a boil
    6. Let boil for 15 minutes
    7. Add other half of the cauliflower and let boil for another 20 minutes
    8. Add soup to a high powered blender and puree on high until smooth
    9. Pour into 4 bowls and add chives and olive oil for garnish with some salt and pepper!
    10. Enjoy!
    Serving size: ¼ of this recipe Calories: 144 Fat: 12.1g Carbohydrates: 10g Sugar: 3.6g Sodium: 21.1mg Fiber: 2.5 Protein: 1.8g
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. comfortablydomestic says

      December 04, 2014 at 11:31 pm

      I have got to get on the cauliflower soup bandwagon--it looks so creamy and comforting!

      Reply
    2. Lauren @ Healthy Delicious says

      December 04, 2014 at 3:06 pm

      I love using cauliflower in things like soup! Also...counting that days until GOT comes back (which is like...a million days too far away)

      Reply
    3. Cookin Canuck says

      December 04, 2014 at 11:36 am

      I adore America's Test Kitchen, too. It appeals to my geeky science side. 🙂 This cauliflower soup looks like the perfect thing for a cold winter's day.

      Reply
    4. Nikki @ Nik Snacks says

      December 04, 2014 at 9:01 am

      I used to have a cat. She passed away in April 2013. I miss her a lot. Especially when it's cold. She was the best foot warmer! I guess I'll have to settle for making your soup!

      Reply
    5. coop910 says

      December 04, 2014 at 7:47 am

      Girl... that soup!!!!!!! It looks unreal!

      Reply
    6. Ginny McMeans says

      December 04, 2014 at 1:35 am

      I absolutely love cauliflower soup and this one really looks creamy and delicious! P.S. You are both beautifu!

      Reply
    7. Anita Chu says

      December 04, 2014 at 1:22 am

      I love cauliflower and leeks - this is such a lovely, cozy warm blanket of a soup!

      Reply
    8. ashley says

      December 04, 2014 at 12:17 am

      I love America's Test Kitchen, too! Great job recreating this soup!

      Reply
    9. Kate@Diethood says

      December 03, 2014 at 10:45 pm

      Yes, please! Loving that bowl filled with comfort!!

      Reply
    10. Martha @ A Family Feast says

      December 03, 2014 at 10:32 pm

      Awww....such a great photo! And a great looking soup too!

      Reply
    11. Honestly Fitness says

      December 03, 2014 at 7:48 pm

      This will be made sometime this week! Looks so delicious and spot on timing with this cold winter weather.

      Reply
    12. The Food Hunter says

      December 03, 2014 at 5:19 pm

      this would be perfect to take to lunch!

      Reply
    13. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says

      December 03, 2014 at 4:32 pm

      You ladies could pass for Twins, so cute!! I love cauliflower soup!

      Reply

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